In the text Angela's Ashes, one of the main characters, Frank McCourt, relies upon his male counter-parts to build and develop his own personal identity. ... Franks first male role model encounter is of course with his father, Malachy, who teaches Frank a fair amount about the world he lives in. ... Franks knowledge on how to raise a family primarily comes from Franks own initiative and observational abilities. Franks "Odd Manner" is also inherited by Malachy, which proves that Frank imitates Malachy's behaviour in at least one way. ... All of these varying contributers create a ...

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