In many ways Doreen’s physical appearance is an extension of Earl himself, at least in Earl’s eyes. He is allowing the men’s opinion of Doreen reflect on him. ![]() It is possible that Earl’s fear of what other’s think of Doreen is really an internal insecurity within Earl himself. Though Earl doesn’t confront the men, to defend Doreen, it is later when he is at home that the reader notices that the men’s comments have had an effect on Earl. There is a sense that Earl is somewhat embarrassed (for himself) by the reaction of the two men when they are discussing Doreen’s appearance as she is getting them ice cream. ![]() Taken from his Will You Please Be Quiet, Please collection the story is narrated in the third person by an unnamed narrator and from the beginning of the story Carver appears to be exploring the theme of appearance, insecurity and embarrassment. In They’re Not Your Husband by Raymond Carver we have the theme of embarrassment, appearance, acceptance, control, obsession, selfishness and insecurity.
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