Topic > A reflection on Cathedral by Raymond Carver

Of all the books I read during my high school years, Cathedral is my favorite (besides Gatsby). Cathedral reminds me of a time I met a disabled man and I would stereotype him, from things I watched on television or what I saw online. He showed me what it felt like to be in his world. He wrote a paragraph and made me write one with him without using my fingers. Just like in the Cathedral, when the blind man tells the narrator he is drawn what the Cathedral looks like with his eyes closed. Furthermore, Cathedral shows us how judging a book by its cover is not the best choice. “Hearing this, I felt sorry for the blind man for a while. And then I found myself thinking what a pitiful life this woman must have led. Imagine a woman who will never be able to see herself as she was seen in the eyes of her loved one. A woman who could go day after day without ever receiving the slightest compliment from her beloved." “But he didn't use a cane and he didn't wear dark glasses. I always thought that dark glasses were a must for the blind." Let's say no to plagiarism. Get a tailor-made essay on "Why violent video games should not be banned"? Get an original essay My first look at Cathedral gives l impression that a non-secular theme is involved in the story. However, this perception is far from the particular content of the story. For example, no cathedral is mentioned until the end of the story is religious.As I was reading the story, the title of the story had no connection with the story at first which confused me until the end. Also, the narrator uses a game tone to give away his thoughts and thoughts experiences. To me, the story feels like the narrator is talking to me and making interesting twists just to keep me interested in the story. In relation to his feelings, the narrator does not get emotional or try to persuade the reader to develop sympathy for him . A further indication from the narrator's tone is that the story is about recounting incidents from a selected period. However, I noticed a certain sincerity in the narrator's tone. The narrator does not choose to hide the desperate scenario he finds himself in, nor to delude me into believing that he is extremely optimistic about recovering from what has engulfed him. Cathedral also includes a simple conclusion that leaves me extremely interested. Please note: this is just an example. Get a custom paper from our expert writers now. Get a custom essay The ending tells me I have something to look forward to in a sequel. I was left to decide whether or not the narrator's feelings could last, or whether or not the relationship between him and Robert could continue at the end of the story. The theme of the story is to love every moment as if it were your last.