Summary Of Angela's Ashes
Angela’s Ashes Summary
In Angela’s Ashes, there are multiple areas in the book where we see Frank’s maturity and growth. One part that I found the most growth for Frank was when he began working to help his mother. Frank has multiple jobs throughout the end of the book which helped him not only help his mother, but helped him get his dream to end up back in the United States.
The history of his dad working jobs and then not returning wages after a few weeks made Frank want to work and prove to his mother that frank had what it took to be the man in the household. Frank started with small jobs such as his coal delivery, which led to the hospital. He then was a news delivery boy and worked for Mrs. Finucane giving money to the churches, but Frank steals in order to keep his family well kept after. I think this shows Frank might be willing to work for the money, but the genius shows us he can think and be willing to do anything for his family. He had a dream and he wanted to make sure that his family was better off than they were with his father. Franks discipline also showed during this time in knowing how his father was and trying to change his family’s name. …show more content…
During his hospital time, Frank showed he was able to read, memorize, and enjoy poetry and writing. His paper that he made to jump up a grade made everyone surprised, but I think it shows Frank being strong and shows his working ability is outstanding and could do almost anything. The whole book actually shows how Frank is in the slumps his whole life but he does not give up at all. He proves to himself that in fact, he did not become his father and can support his family. Frank even as a child proved he was no child, but a man. His many hurtles in life showed his determination and belief in himself and his family to survive in the worst of times for
In Angela’s Ashes, there are multiple areas in the book where we see Frank’s maturity and growth. One part that I found the most growth for Frank was when he began working to help his mother. Frank has multiple jobs throughout the end of the book which helped him not only help his mother, but helped him get his dream to end up back in the United States.
The history of his dad working jobs and then not returning wages after a few weeks made Frank want to work and prove to his mother that frank had what it took to be the man in the household. Frank started with small jobs such as his coal delivery, which led to the hospital. He then was a news delivery boy and worked for Mrs. Finucane giving money to the churches, but Frank steals in order to keep his family well kept after. I think this shows Frank might be willing to work for the money, but the genius shows us he can think and be willing to do anything for his family. He had a dream and he wanted to make sure that his family was better off than they were with his father. Franks discipline also showed during this time in knowing how his father was and trying to change his family’s name. …show more content…
During his hospital time, Frank showed he was able to read, memorize, and enjoy poetry and writing. His paper that he made to jump up a grade made everyone surprised, but I think it shows Frank being strong and shows his working ability is outstanding and could do almost anything. The whole book actually shows how Frank is in the slumps his whole life but he does not give up at all. He proves to himself that in fact, he did not become his father and can support his family. Frank even as a child proved he was no child, but a man. His many hurtles in life showed his determination and belief in himself and his family to survive in the worst of times for