“Don’t judge a book by its cover”; this is a simple saying that a lot of people learn early on in life. “Cathedral” is a story where the narrator, let’s call him ‘Bub’, learns this firsthand. The story of “Cathedral” takes place at Bub’s house; where his wife has invited a long time friend over; who is a blind man.

Through the course of the story, we as the readers can find Bub being surprised and a little friendly towards Robert the blind man. Bub was unfamiliar and uncomfortable with blind people early in the story, stating that: “In the movies the blind moved slowly and never laughed. Sometimes they would be led by seeing-eye dogs. A blind man in my house was not something I looked forward to.”. This was displayed through his actions as well. Bub would stare at Robert at times and not know what to say. …show more content…
Not thinking a blind person would have a full beard, wouldn’t wear sunglass, and smoke, yet Robert did. Breaking what he thought he knew about blind people from what he had seen and heard, although he still had what he assumed. He’d make small talk to show his wife and Robert he wanted to give to the conversation they mostly carried. Bub and Robert eventually sat on the sofa to watch(or rather listen in Robert’s case) to the weather report. Bub’s wife went upstairs to get changed, and Bub was feeling anxious: “I’d wish she’d come back downstairs. I didn’t want to be left alone with the blind man.”. It wasn’t until Bub offered to share a drink and some dope with Robert, that he began to feel comfortable. Robert started to enjoy having Robert stays up with him; as he explains he often does. They began watching a television program together as his wife fell asleep. The program seemed to focus on European places. Bub at times