Drinking The Money Away

This blog post is in response to blog prompt #4.



In the beginning of the Chapter, we, the readers, find out that Angela's friend, and in a way parallel character, is admitted into an insane asylum because she worries herself to the point of insanity about her family. Frank's family is in a very similar situation, and befriends Nora's son Mikey. Frank's first communion is coming up, and Mikey explains that some people are not a "proper" catholic because they cannot take communion( page 117, paraphrased). Frank looks up and hangs almost on every word that Mikey says. Both families have the same struggles, and I think that Frank takes interest in Mikey because of their similar situation.

I was really surprised how similar the two women (Angela and Nora) are, both with alcoholic husbands, trying to make ends meet with the money and care of their children. and how Angela remains strong when times get tough even though her situation is almost identical to Nora's. I think that when you see someone else fall, it makes you want to stay strong even more. I think that Nora's family represents what could happen to the McCourts if they give into their impoverish state.