Emily's Drinking Problem Analysis

The point of view in the story is the third person because there is a narrator who

It is told in the first person so that the reader feels they are present while the story is happening. Even though it is told by a young girl of thirteen as she recounts the details as if reliving the incident. She takes the time to introduce each character in a way that gives them life and personality. Josie is a young newly married woman, pregnant and facing physical abuse

The novel is narrated by Mattie Cook in the first person. She is only able to speak for herself. The only thoughts and feelings she displays are her own and the story is set wherever she is.

This story is told in the first person point of view. The author chose the story to be first person to build a connection with the reader, and to tell stories from their own perspective, since they are more reliable than being told by someone else. First person also allows the reader to create a relationship with the protagonist and get to to know the character by the choices he made and the life experiences he had.

W- The story is set in the Upper West Side neighborhood in New York City in the mid 1950s.

Alcoholics Anonymous was founded in 1935 in Akron Ohio by Dr.Bob and Bill. They created this organization because they were alcoholics trying to get over their addiction at the time, they wanted to expand this group to help out even more people. How this organization started to take off and expand farther than Akron Ohio is, the two men Dr.Bob and Bill went to the hospital in Akron Ohio to help the alcoholics in the hospital. This man that they helped in the hospital helped the two men start the first AA group, later on the idea spread to New York which started the second group, a third group started in Cleveland, within these three “founding” groups it took over four years to produce 100 sober people out of the three groups together.

The point of view of the story is a third person. The amount of information the reader knows would be somewhat that of a typical townsperson, since we do not find out right away what is really going on inside of the house, or have a deep view into Miss Emily’s feelings. From this point of view, we see things as how they would appear to a townsperson or viewer.

Point of view: the story is told from several perspectives so that the reader can experience what they had to deal with. He tells the story and his experiences

Emily is a character surrounded by mystery, leaving a mark on the influence of others, causing them to create their own scenarios about her life. It happened when she met Homer, when everyone hoped she will marry him, or when she bought poison and everyone thought she would poison herself. Her high wealthy status and respect were emphasized when she kicked out the people who

The conflicts in the family surround Martin and Emily’s relationship. Emily’s drinking habits initiate a confrontation with

Carson McCullers introduces his readers to the upsetting effects of alcoholism and the misery and empathy that joins it in "A Domestic Dilemma." Martin Meadows and his family recently moved from a little town in Alabama to the city that never sleeps, New York. However, Emily did not take to the change of scenery well and begins to develop an alcohol problem. Gradually, Martin can feel his marriage weakening, as he can't trust her around the kids as she begins drinking more often. Emily regularly conceals that she is drinking and Martin is not certain what he should do. The complexity of their love is destroying Martin, but he cannot desert his family and he cannot give up on the woman he loves.

Sally’s decisions regarding alcohol have been heavily influenced by her friends and what she believes is socially acceptable. Sally can consult with her parents about what she thinks is right, and what they think is the moral choice. The right method of invitation that Sally should choose is a way in which the parents of each person is informed about the presence or non-presence of alcohol at the party. Sally should provide  appropriate food and drinks for the party, only things that are legal for her age

Martin is searching for a solution to his problems that will keep all his loved ones safe. Martin Meadows is an ideal husband. He works hard in his office and his home. Martin is amazingly efficient, tending to the garden, decorating for Christmas, cooking for his children, and pulling their lose teeth. He longs for the days back in Alabama when his family was happy and alcohol was not a part of their lives. From the start of the story Martin is weary from the disappointment he has encountered in the changes seen in his wife.

The story is written in third person narrative. I feel the choice of narrative style is important, because it adds effect to the story to engage the reader.

You read the short story through a third person point of view because there is a narrator that tells you the story of the little match girl.