1. Ironweed
... with Helen for a few years and then alcohol took over his life and so he was forced to live on the streets. After receiving their meager meal of watered down soup, the three of them headed up town to a saloon in which they knew the owner of. Francis again gave into the temptation to drink even though he told Helen he ... life straightened out. Francis and Rudy also show there respect toward women when they help the drunken stranger outside of the homeless shelter by bringing her a blanket and a cup of soup. They had respect for one another even though they were complete strangers. Willi...
- Word Count: 1470
- Approx Pages: 6
- Grade Level: High School