("The Drunkard", Frank O'Connor)
Many different viewpoints and opinions occur when the small boy is drunk:
The women that sees Larry take the drink: This women is quick to reveal to Larry's father what Larry has been and judges Larry and Larry's father with dirty looks.
The Publican: This man confronts Larry's father Mick and declares that he shouldn't have bought his son at all. And reminds Mick that the police would act upon such poor parenting.
The gang of old women: This group receives the harshest remarks from Larry, yet they find humor in the situation. They will bring gossip and attention to the situation.
Larry's Mother: This poor woman is victim of a alcoholic husband, and when Larry returns drunk she seems to be angry, yet later reveals her joy in the situation.
Mick: As an alcoholic, he finally pays his dues for the pain and embarrassment he has caused on his family. As he suffers the embarrassment of having caused a drunk son, he faces the realisation of the wrong in his habits. He seems to now be able to work towards a better future, thanks to all previous viewpoints of the situation.
The main viewpoint and theme of this story is to display the effects of an alcoholic even to the extreme of a drunk little boy.
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