There is also some symbolism in the story which may be important. In essence he like Stella-Rondo is attempting to further isolate the narrator without taking into consideration Stella-Rondo’s motives (jealousy) and the possibility that she may be lying (dishonest). If anything Papa-Daddy having become upset and believing Stella-Rondo is trying to do as Stella-Rondo has done and turn a family member against the narrator. So annoyed is Papa-Daddy that he starts to tell Uncle Rondo about the narrator’s past and the things she was unable to do (like reading) when she was younger. Again this may be important as it suggests that Stella-Ronda has succeeded in disrupting any relationship that Papa-Daddy and the narrator have. It is also interesting that when Papa-Daddy makes his way from the table to the garden so that he can lie on the hammock he ignores the narrator, passing right by her. By doing so she is symbolically isolating herself from her family though she may not necessarily be aware of it yet.
It may also be important that after trying to defend herself and tell Papa-Daddy that she didn’t say anything that the narrator leaves the table. Which in turn would isolate the narrator. Though this may seem to be insignificant it is important as it is possible that Stella-Rondo is attempting to divide the family and have Papa-Daddy on her side. You are watching: Why i live at the po analysis The animosity or sibling rivalry between the narrator and Stella-Rondo is further noticeable when Stella-Rondo tells Papa-Daddy that the narrator can’t understand why he doesn’t cut off his beard. after a famous child actor of the time (Shirley Temple). As to why the narrator or Stella-Rondo might want to escape from the life they are living is never fully explained though it is interesting that Stella-Rondo does call her child Shirley T. Though only briefly mentioned Mr Whitaker is an important character as he represents an avenue of escape for Stella-Rondo (and the narrator) though it is also noticeable that Stella-Rondo’s escape from her family is short lived. There is a sense of animosity between both characters with the narrator feeling that Stella-Rondo stole Mr Whitaker from her. By introducing Mr Whitaker into the story the reader realises that Welty is pitting both the narrator and her sister Stella-Rondo against each other. Taken from her A Curtain of Green and Other Stories collection the story is narrated in the first person by a young unnamed woman and from the beginning of the story Welty appears to be exploring the theme of jealousy and conflict.
by Eudora Welty we have the theme of jealousy, conflict, independence, escape, isolation and honesty.
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