Cathedral: Blindness of the Non-Blind

Prejudice is a problem in communities around the world due to race, religion, sexual orientation, lifestyle, and diversity of disability. But sometimes the moment of changing life is made to make people aware that they should not discriminate against others due to their appearance or belief. In the story "Cathedral", author Raymond Carver wrote a man prejudiced his wife's blind friend Robert who visits his husband and wife.

In the story "Royal Cathedral" written by Raymond Carver, it seems that the stereotype of the blind man forms obstacles between the blind and sight. A man in the story is always misunderstood by "blinds" from "movie" (Carver 1). The title "Cathedral" is important as it helps men to imagine the life of Robert. As blind Robert entered his life, it was difficult for men to form a relationship with Robert due to his visual impairment. The man also created a picture of what Robert looks like in his mind and how he acts. This is because this man has never interacted with the blinds and has come up with Robert's preconceived idea.

Cathedral blindness can be expressed in two different ways. One way is that the name of the actual medical blind method is Robert. Another way is blindness of jealousy; the narrator is against Robert. Unfortunately, the narrator is not satisfied with the relationship between Robert and his wife. He feels that their friendship is beyond what they see. In the story, the narrator is almost ironic. He asked a rude question, "By the way, which side are you going on?" The problem he used will irritate his wife. Such actions indicate his blindness to the relationship. A narrator sometimes makes himself look like a fool. His rude comments and gestures showed him as if he was not as good as Robert.

In Raymond Carver 's "cathedral", the narrator is afraid of his wife' s friend, and the blind man, Robert, is about to spend the night. The narrator was concerned about his visit and the fact of his blindness. At the end of the story, the cathedral appeared on the television and the talker tried to define it for Robert. He finally painted, and Robert's hand was above him, so Robert was able to experience that shape. Nevertheless, the narrator closes his eyes and keeps drawing. Robert asked him how he looked and did not open his eyes, he said, "This is really one thing." This is all the conclusion this story needs. Pay attention to the remaining questions: Does the narrator become more sympathetic or accept someone different from him? Will he build true friendship with Robert? When Robert leaves, will he breathe with a sigh of relief? do not know

The story should always have a clear conclusion, or it is a strange ending, and what is happening by the readers?