Scotty's father

Scotty’s father is another main character in the story “The Bath” by Raymond Carver. His first name is not mentioned. We only know about him that he is married and has an eight-year-old son. His outer appearance is not described, but the narrative mentions that he works in an office (p. 252, l. 11). 

When Scotty is in the hospital, his father is worried and afraid. What is more, his fear comes from the realization that his life can change in an instant: “It had been a good life till now. There had been work, fatherhood, family. The man had been lucky and happy. But fear made him want a bath” (p. 252, ll. 15-17). When he arrives home, Scotty’s father is so afraid that he is unable to move and get out of the car: “He sat in the car trying to make his legs work” (p. 252, ll. 18-19). This shows the extent of his ...