A Domestic Dilemma

In Carson McCullers story “ A Domestic Dilemma” Carson takes us into the lives of a family torn apart by alcoholism. This story examines a husband search of a solution that will keep all his love ones safe. He must make a final decision and he must choose between his love for his wife or his love for his children. In this story we were introduce to Emily Meadows once a happy housewife, but after moving …

…alcoholism and will grow up emotionally strained by their mother’s problem. He tried to protect his children from their mother so he hired a maid to look after them. Although Martin loves his wife he began to realize he couldn’t help his wife. He understands he must make a decision that is in the best interest of his children and in the best interest of himself. In the end martin choose him children.