ANALYSIS OF FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS IN EUDORA WELTY’S “THE WIDE NET”
Keywords:
Eudora Welty, family, misunderstanding, forgiveness, loyalty, inner transformation.Abstract
Eudora Welty is recognized for her distinctive literary style, profound understanding of life, and strong attachment to Southern American culture. Her short story “The Wide Net,” written in 1942 and later included in the collection The Wide Net and Other Stories, reveals the complex yet sacred nature of family relationships. Through rich symbolism and psychological depth, Welty portrays the emotional dynamics between family members, including misunderstanding, forgiveness, loyalty, and intimacy. This article analyzes the concept of family as presented in the story, examining its dynamics and the internal transformations that occur through human emotions and experiences.
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