Perspectives

Literary movement

Raymond Carver’s short story “Gazebo” can be considered an example of dirty realism. Dirty realism focuses on presenting events from everyday life including the relationships and struggle…

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Works by the same author

“Will You Please Be Quiet, Please?” is another short story by Raymond Carver. In the story the main character, Ralph finds out his wife, Marian, has cheated on him. Just like Holly, Ralph initially reacts angrily. However, unlike Duane and Holly, there is a hint at the end of the short story that Ralph and Marian are willing to overcome the event to save their relationship .

“The Lie” by Raymond Carver is also a short story that focuses on an argument between a husband and a wife. Their fight revolves around a lie that the wife supposedly told. When analyzing the two short stories, you could consider discussing the dynamics between husband and wife in the two short stories and how the characters communicate with each…