Discuss the many instances of prejudice against the McCourt family. What is the basis of this prejudice? Who does the author seem to blame besides Malachy, Sr., for the impoverished condition of the McCourt family? To what degree is society, including religion, to blame for their condition? Do you agree? Why or why not?

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Read Angela's Ashes, by Frank McCourt.

Discuss the many instances of prejudice against the McCourt family. What is the basis of this prejudice? Who does the author seem to blame besides Malachy, Sr., for the impoverished condition of the McCourt family? To what degree is society, including religion, to blame for their condition? Do you agree? Why or why not?

McCourt describes his experience growing up in a poor and unhappy family. Frank himself feels he´s been deprived of multiple opportunities, such as becoming an altar boy and furthering his education, because of his lower-class status. His father´s alcoholism seems to be a factor for their poor situation, but Frank still finds it difficult to blame him. The English invasions of Ireland are also presented as a cause of their situation.

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However, Frank feels guilty because he thinks that his sins are what condemned him and his family.

I think that the social and historical context, including social prejudice and religious oppression, are both causes of massive impoverishment, and, furthermore, religion becomes a tool for people like Frank to blame themselves for a situation they can hardly solve or control.

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