All are different by narrators opinion. The themes of conflict, appearance, division, connection, fear, innocence, and honesty are explored in Frank O'Connor's First Confession.
The beginning of the story is intriguing because Frank O'Connor appears to be exploring the theme of conflict and appearance. Jackie is annoyed that his grandmother lives with him. He dislikes her way of life and is embarrassed by her appearance. Jackie's refusal to invite Bill Connell into his home demonstrates this. What's also intriguing about the conflict between Jackie and his grandmother is that O'Connor appears to be referencing the common divide between city dwellers and country dwellers. Jackie is from the city and is unfamiliar with his grandmother's way of life. If anything, he appears to be both embarrassed and agitated by her lifestyle choices.
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