Written by the contemporary American author Raymond Carver, in 1981, the short story “Cathedral” illustrates a man’s experience that allows him to understand the world around him. Although some particular events seem unimportant, the story, through careful analysis of the characters, reveals that authors idea that the physical ability to see does not make one person superior to someone who cannot see.
Throughout the story, the protagonist is influenced by the way Robert, the antagonist, interacts with the wife. The protagonist does not have a deep relationship with his wife, and he longs for her acknowledgement. For example, the protagonist pleads, “I waited in vain to hear my name from my wifes sweet lips…” (Carver 110). Roberts interactions