Perseverance And Diligence In Angela's Ashes

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In his work Angela’s Ashes, author Frank McCourt develops the theme that perseverance and famine go hand in hand. First, the narrator develops theme by determination and diligence. Frank exclaims, “I have two bottles of lemonade under my jersey” (McCourt 5). This situation proves that Frank is persevering by not giving up and stealing food for his malnourished family. Next, by stealing lemonade and bread, the author establishes theme through events. McCourt says, “it’s easier to stick the bread under my jersey with the lemonade” (5). Connecting it back, the details of this scene help make the case that the narrator is lacking sufficient money and must steal food and lemonade to help survive. Finally, the setting of a cold and dingy house helps