The McCourt family faces illness and death from "summary" of Angelas Ashes by Frank McCourt
Throughout the pages of Angela’s Ashes, illness and death are constant companions to the McCourt family. From the very beginning, Frank’s family is plagued by sickness and tragedy. His younger siblings, Margaret and the twins, all pass away at a young age, leaving a gaping hole in the family. The loss of these innocent lives weighs heavily on Angela and Malachy, who struggle to make ends meet and keep their remaining children healthy.
As if the loss of their siblings was not enough, Frank and his remaining brothers also face their own battles with illness. Typhoid fever takes hold of the family, leaving everyone weak and bedridden. Malachy’s drinking only exacerbates the situation, as he spends what little money he has on alcohol instead of medicine for his ailing family. The constant cycle of sickness and poverty creates a sense of hopelessness that pervades the McCourt househ...
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