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Raymond Carver's CATHEDRAL question and criticism

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Minimalism centers around narratives which tend to pare down a story to its bare essence, avoiding lengthy description or complexity of plot in favor of a more simplistic representation of character and conflict. Identify examples within "Cathedral" that demonstrate that this is a Minimalist text. Make sure that your answer is original (not identical to a previous answer).

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Vocabulary Prospects: chances or possibilities, especially for financial success Incessantly: without interruption; continuously Vexation: irritation; annoyance Pauper: poor person, especially one who depends on public charity Adulation: excessive praise or flattery Disconsolate: extremely depressed or dejected Aghast: filled with shock or horror Gamut: entire range or series Privation: lack of a basic necessity or a comfort of life Askew: crooked; to one side Summary Madame Loisel dreams of being wealthy Madame Loisel rejects the invitation her husband gave her because she doesn?t have an elegant dress. Monsieur Loisel gives his wife money to get a dress, which convinces her to go Madame Loisel has her dress, but is embarrassed to go without any jewelry
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