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Gullible’s Travels · Question
How does Gullible’s Travels develop the theme of Family Obligations and Annoyances?
Answer
Gullible’s Travels by Ring Lardner develops Family Obligations and Annoyances across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.
The recurring presence of Bessie, the sister-in-law, and her romantic entanglements shows how family members can become burdens, forcing the narrator to spend money and patience on relatives he finds tiresome.
The narrator feels put-upon by Bess's unexpected visit and the obligation to include her in plans, leading to humorous complaints.
Evidence in the book
- Three Kings and a Pair
The narrator feels put-upon by Bess's unexpected visit and the obligation to include her in plans, leading to humorous complaints.