The Enormous Radio

The Enormous Radio In the short fib by John Cheever called "The Enormous Radio" it begins with Jim and Irene Westcotts appearing like the consummate(a) American family. Cheever describes them as "the kind of people who seem to exact that satisfactory average of income, endeavor, and respectability" (Cheever 1). What is ironic about this story is the Westcotts are far from being the perfect family and the community they effort to conform to is just as imperfect as the Westcotts themselves. A way the Westcotts try to live up to their society is by keeping secret the fact that they listen to the radio and assist musical events.

This is because these activities were not something members of their community did. For example, Cheever says the "Westcotts differed from their friends, their classmates, and their neighbors only in an chase in music. They went to a great many concerts although they never mentioned this to anyone" (1). In the rest of the story Irene ...If you want to get a just essay, order it on our website: Ordercustompaper.com

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