http://www.giuliotortello.it/ebook/cathedral.pdf What experience or insight does the narrator gain? Is it possible to instantly change attitudes/ideas about a preconceived notion? What happens in this short story to arguably teach us about tolerance or being more sensitive to the needs of others? Is it actually possible to instantly change like the narrator in this story? Students should write an essay that will illustrate a main idea or claim or position that you would take about instantly (quickly) changing your attitude about something or someone because of a life experience and use information from Carver’s short story to support your claim. Requirements: • Length: 300-500 words (1.5-3 pages typed). • If typed, double spaced with 12 point font size. • An introductory paragraph with a clearly stated thesis. • A body comprised of three to four paragraphs. • A conclusion that re-states your position. • Use at least one quotation from the reading and document it. • Have a Works Cited
