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What is the meaning of the title “Angelas Ashes” in the autobiography of Frank McCourt?

April 26, 2017autobiography frank mccourt title

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What is the meaning of the title “Angelas Ashes” in the autobiography of Frank McCourt?

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Literally, the title refers to the ashes that fall off the tips of Angela’s cigarettes, which are among her few comforts. Figuratively, it stands for the “ashes” of her very hardscrabble life — extreme poverty, children who die young, an irresponsible and alcoholic husband, and so forth.