The following questions are based on the story, ‘The Man of the House,’ by Frank O’ Connor Identify three ways Sullivan takes care of his mother and the home.
Do you think Sullivan is suitable for the role he has taken in the household? Explain your answer.
The Garden of Eden is used as a Biblical allusion in the story. Explain the significance of this allusion to the story.
What are two benefits of using the child narrator in a short story?
What promise does Sullivan make to the church and why is he unable to fulfill this promise?
What lesson does Sullivan learn by the end of the story?