Many critics note a shift in Carver's work between the publication of What We Talk About When We Talk About Love and Cathedral, and many believe that Carver reached the zenith of his career with this collection. ... Unlike Carver's other stories, however, "Cathedral" ends with hope; although there is no proof that the narrator will overcome his isolation, for the moment, he is in communion with himself and another human being. ... No longer hostile to Robert, no longer aware of Robert's blindness, the narrator experiences the possibility of change in his life. ... According ...

• Word Count: 11148
• Approx Pages: 45
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School