The Cathedral

Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace, (Dalai genus Lama XIV). This quote relates to the fibber in Raymond Carvers short story, The duomo. In this story Bubs ignorance is military personnelifestn in various parts end-to-end the story. Towards the end of the story, Bub has an epiphany. This makes him realize how ignorant hes been towards his wife as well as Robert, her childhood sweetheart and present day dress hat friend. He enters from a world of insecurities to a world of peace.The narrators jealousy and ignorance, is seen in many parts throughout the story. An example of Bubs jealousy is when he says, I waited in vain to hear my public figure on my wifes sweet lips but I hear nothing of the sort. More talk of Robert, (Carver, Pg. 98). Not only does he show jealousy, Bub also shows ignorance when he stereotypes against Robert. As if stereotyping against Robert wasnt enough, Bub goes on to stereotype against Roberts late wife Beulah, as he sarcast ically said, Beulah Thats a name for colored woman, (Carver, Pg. 5). Beulah passed away in her lost interlocking to gland cancer. He also showed his ignorance when he quoted, I wasnt impatient close his visit. He was no one I knew. And his being dip bothered me, (Carver, Pg. 94).Overall, the way he expressed himself about Robert, the blind man, in the story simply said a lot about him. Bub comes out from a world of insecurities to a world of peace, the moment he lets himself be guided by Robert. They drew a cathedral a symbol of faith, conversion, creativity, and strength. It was like nothing else in my life up to right off, (Carver, Pg. 103). The narrator grammatical constructiond his insecurities with Robert as well as his ability to interact with others. At first Bub could respect no significance to it and found it heavily to explain to Robert. It wasnt until Robert told him to close his eyes and continue drawing, that made a light bulb in his head go on, Its rightfully something, (Carver, Pg. 103). Bub was blinded before he realized how ignorant he was in regards to his marriage as well as with Robert.In conclusion we face ignorance on an everyday basis. It shows our lack of knowledge and sometimes reaches extreme measures. Ignorance occurs when passel believe they know everything and act upon it, when this isnt reality. This is a quality that the narrator possessed. Without knowing, his inability to see the positive in people almost caused him his marriage. He was so caught up with his insecurities that he almost oversaw his wifes move suicide. Its important to admit and overcome ignorance in order to find the inner peace within oneself.