Angela's Ashes

by Frank McCourt

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In the book "Angela's Ashes", why did they throw water in front of the funeral procession?

Irish songs and lyrics are prominently featured in Angela's Ashes. How do these lyrics contribute to the unique voice of this memoir? How does music affect Frank's experiences? How do you think it continues to influence his memories of his childhood?

What is the significance of the title in Angela's Ashes? Please, justify the title in Angela's Ashes.

In Angela's Ashes, what disease does Frank have and what are its symptoms/effects?

How can Margaret's death in "Angela's Ashes" be interpreted?

Angela's Ashes and A Tree Grows in Brooklyn are two books I need to compare in an essay. What are some possible ideas? Similarities/differences/themes I'm writing a comparative essay on Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt and A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith. I can't think of any topics/theses to compare the books. Possible ideas are themes, similarities, and differences. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thank you.

What is Frank McCourt's purpose in writing Angela's Ashes?  

Find a quotation from Chapter 9 of Angela's Ashes that expresses Frank's feelings on his discovery of literature. How does Angela suffer shame in Chapter 9?

What rules does Frank break?

In Angela's Ashes, do you think Frank benefited in any way from his experiences in the Fever Hospital?

In the book Angela's Ashes, why did Sister Rita forbid Frank to talk to Patricia?

What tone does McCourt use as he characterizes the conditions of his youth in Angela's Ashes?

Compare and contrast Frank with his brother Malachy in "Angela's Ashes".

Who is Setanta in Angela's Ashes?

What is the conflict in "Angela's Ashes"?

In Angela's Ashes, why does Frank pray to St. Francis?

How does Frank's character progress throughout Angela's Ashes?

In chapter 15 of the Angela's Ashes, Agnes buys Frank new clothes. Why is this surprising?

In Angela's Ashes, why does Frank end up in the hospital and how does this experience change him?

Where do the McCourts go when they first arrive back in Ireland in Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt? What kind of welcome do they recieve?

In Angela's Ashes, Frank McCourt undergoes "exile", as he travels away from his home country, Ireland. Despite the challenges, what are the benefits of his "exile"?

In Angela's Ashes, how do the children absorb their mother's attitude towards their father?  

Contrast the living conditions of Frank's two schoolmates, Fintan Slattery and Paddy Clohessy in Angela's Ashes. Why does Frank envy Mickey Spellacy?

How does Frank feel about Sister Rita in Angela's Ashes?

In Angela's Ashes, why does Frank get angry at his father after Eugene's death?

In Angela's Ashes, what happens with the boys shoes and their father?

In "Angela's Ashes," why did the nuns move Frank to another room?

Comparison between the novel Angela’s Ashes and one of these films: Lost in Translation OR In America. How are they similar?

What is the central theme in Angela's Ashes and how is it developed in the story?

What was the symbolism of ashes in Angela's Ashes?

What types of challenges does Frankie and his family face due to poor living conditions? Poor living conditions as in a lack of proper housing and furnitures.

Please give some examples of poverty in Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt.

In Angela's Ashes, how does living in poverty impact Frank McCourt as a person in terms of life lessons?

What are the character traits of Mr. Benson?

What are the family relationships and cultural values in Angela's Ashes? Analyes the novel in terms of the pre-industrial or urban-industrial family

What significance does the phrase "Angela's Ashes" acquire by the end of the book?

What is your favourite part in Angela's Ashes?

What do you think McCourt’s primary motivation was for writing his memoir? Was it to earn sympathy of his readers or to teach something?

How was Frank treated in the hospital?

In chapter 2, what does the image of the pints on the casket symbolize?

Discuss the importance and the charity of strangers in Angela's Ashes.

How does Frank justify abandoning his family?

Angela's Ashes How was Frank McCourt's time in Irland affected by his time in America?

What would be a good thesis statement about how religion affected Frank McCourt's childhood and adolescence in Angela's Ashes?

What could the thesis be for my literary essay on Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt? I have already determined what potential topics of discussion are. I am having trouble coming up with a thesis for my literary essay on Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt. I already know what aspects of McCourt's style of writing i would like to touch on. These are things such as: - No quotations, which makes it difficult to identify the speaker - The innocent tone used throughout the memoir - Slang (i.e. words are spelled as though they were being pronounced with an Irish accent) - Various songs and poems placed throughout the memoir. This takes away from the ongoing negative mood.

Using a character in this memoir, explain the ways in which he or she is sorted into their class level . . consider clothing, health, body type, hygiene, diet etc

How does the Confraternity pressure people into attending in Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt?

How does Frank make the extra money in chapter 17 of Angela's Ashes?

In Angela's Ashes why did McCourt's mother stop visiting the hospital?

Why is everyone so worried about Frank when the excerpt opens?