The Man Who Walked on the Moon

The unnamed narrator is a failed journalist living in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The narrator doesn’t get along with his wife or his mother, though he lives with them both. Because he believes that… read analysis of The Narrator

Prior to the story’s events, Scranton was the subject of scandal around Copacabana Beach, as it was revealed that he was lying about being a famous astronaut. Despite the uncovering of his lies, he has… read analysis of Scranton

The narrator’s wife is a source of irritation for the narrator. She is disappointed with his career failures, and when his mother moves into their home, she resents the situation. The two women work… read analysis of The Narrator’s Wife

The narrator’s mother moves in with the narrator and his wife when the narrator can no longer afford to pay for her to live elsewhere. Like his wife, the narrator’s mother wants him to get… read analysis of The Narrator’s Mother