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Mythological Hero Cuchulain In Angela's Ashes

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In Frank McCourt’s novel Angela’s Ashes, a great significance is placed on the mythological hero Cuchulain. Cuchulain, who was born named Setanta, grew up in the Northen part of Ireland like Frankie’s father. At a young age, Frankie’s father tells Frankie the story of Cuchulain. Cuchulain killed the dog of the house of Culain and to repent he guarded the house since the dog no longer could. He later on guarded not just the house but the entire region and became the greatest hero. Since that night Frankie took possession of the great hero of Ireland saying that it is his story.

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