"My Oedipus Complex" by Frank O’Conner – Flashcards

There's no real theme, but Larry learns compassion for his father.

Light, casual

Funny, light

Larry prayed for his father's safe return but ended up hating him and asking God to send him back to war. Larry hated being treated like a dog, but ends up treating his younger brother like one. Larry competes with his father for his mother's affections but in reality, is a child.

Oedipus is a character from Greek mythology who kills his father and marries his mother. Oedipus complex refers to the story.