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The memoir of Frank McCourt, an Irish child growing up in poverty. |
The memoir of Frank McCourt, an Irish child growing up in poverty. |
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* [[Ill Girl]]: Theresa. |
* [[Ill Girl]]: Theresa. |
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* [[Incurable Cough of Death]]: Theresa suffers from this. Justified in that she has tuberculosis and this is a memoir. |
* [[Incurable Cough of Death]]: Theresa suffers from this. Justified in that she has tuberculosis and this is a memoir. |
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Revision as of 03:48, 7 November 2015
The memoir of Frank McCourt, an Irish child growing up in poverty.
Tropes used in Angela's Ashes include:
- Ill Girl: Theresa.
- Incurable Cough of Death: Theresa suffers from this. Justified in that she has tuberculosis and this is a memoir.
- Good Shepherd: Some of the priests Frankie confesses to, but especially Father Gregory who gives Frankie hope again after his breakdown.
- Grey Rain of Depression: Limerick is constantly being hit with rainstorms. When its not raining, its still miserable and grey.
- Sadist Teacher: Frank's primary school teacher who beats up young boys with a belt.