Raymond Carver's Relationship With His Father Research Paper

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Raymond Carver describes his relationship with his father and how it changed with time. His father was always working to support Carver and his mother his father was always helping others. I think Carver felt like his dad wasn’t there emotionally and didn’t spend enough time with him. He still respected and loved his father he never talked badly about him even when he seen his father go downhill. Carver’s father got back up and changed his life for the better. Carver then lost contact with his father because he was dealing with his own family and trying to be a good father. He was going through similar problems his father went through and I think that’s when he finally understood him a little better. I believe our parents are at times hard to understand until we grow up and finally comprehend them and their problems. Both my parents Armida and Martin Ayala came to this state as immigrants and they both worked hard to have a better life. They have been married for 19 years and have 4 girls their marriage has had its ups and downs but I’m glad they are still together. They are both the best loving parents anyone can ask for and I’m a lucky girl to have them. Even though they are always arguing about the same thing my dad’s drinking problem. When I was younger I never understood …show more content…
The first time I realized they still cared about each other was when my dad’s mom died. My mom was there next to her husband she stayed by his side because she knew he needed her. That tragic day my dad lost his mother and I lost my grandmother but my mom was there to comfort us. I also realized that my parents needed each other because they loved each other. Their marriage is far from perfect but what marriage is. I have seen my parents go through some hard times but they have managed to stay together. Now as I get older I understand their relationship better and their weird way of showing each other