Chef
Chef’s name is used in the title of “Chef’s House” by Raymond Carver and is mentioned multiple times in the story, usually in association with the house. In this way, the writer emphasizes the fact that the house belongs to him and not to the newly reunited couple.
Despite his physical absence for the most of the story, Chef’s character plays a very important role, not only in helping…
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Inner characterization
His inner characterization is realized briefly through Edna’s point of view, as she recalls specific details about his role in the story, his actions, and his language.
At the beginning of the story, we find out that Chef is a recovered alcoholic. He rents out his house to Wes, who is just starting his recovery, for a very low price: “Chef was letting us have the house for almost nothing.” (l. 31). Furthermore, he helps Wes stay sober: “Other nights Wes would go to what he c…