... discover certain truths about themselves instead of judging outward towards others around them. .Irony floods this short story as the Westcott's are far from being the "perfect family," and the community they try to conform to is just as flawed as the Westcott's' themselves. Jim and Irene Westcott are a typical American family with "satisfactory average of income, endeavor, and respectability ... come from its presence, as it already disrupts the facade of her own "perfect" world. Just as Irene seems to be at peace with the radio, she starts hearing sounds that she discerns are coming f...

• Word Count: 671
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School