Eileen Howard
Angela’s Ashes
Frank McCourt
Memoir
Just Right
Page 107

1. In my book Frank’s said that they had to move because their house on Harstonge Street reminded her too much of Eugene, Frank’s now dead little brother. When they get to their new house on Roden Lane, they find out that the bathroom next to the house is used by 11 other families. The move doesn’t affect Malachy Sr. drinking problem and he continues to drink away all of the money he makes. A couple of weeks before Christmas, Frank and his brother, Malachy Jr., come home to find the downstairs flooded and all of their things are gone. It turns out that their family moved upstairs because the first floods whenever it rains. They call the second floor Italy because it is warm and dry, unlike Limerick.

2. So far I am really enjoying this book. I like how the Frank isn’t a saint or the most loved child, but a kid who gets brushed aside a lot while his adorable brother gets most of the attention. The book is full of poverty and misfortunes which would make it very dismal, but Frank has this witty humor that doesn’t leave you with a feeling of hopelessness, like most books of its kind.

3. A theme I have notice so far is hunger. The McCourts never have much food and when they do the food they have is inadequate. Most of the time they have a bit of bread and watered down tea. Frank also makes food seem like it will make him independent and part of the society because food would give him confidence and the freedom that he wants.

4. My favorite character is Frank’s mom, Angela. I really like Angela because she isn’t afraid of sacrificing her dignity in order to provide for her sons. For example begging at St. Vincent de Paul in order to get food and clothing for Franks and his brothers. Also even though she can’t get always get the absolute best for her children, like education; she still manages to raise them as well-behaved, courteous people.

5. My least favorite character is Frank’s father, Malachy Sr. He doesn’t ever like of anybody but himself when he goes out and drinks away all of his money, making his whole family sick and hungry. It also forces Angela to beg, just to provide for her kids. Even though he has the “craving”, he still jeopardizes the health of his family.

6. I think that the McCourts will finally move out of their house on Roden Lane to a better place with their own bathroom. Eventually Frank will go to college and save up enough o go and work in America.