In Truman Capote’s short story “A Christmas Memory” Buddy fondly remembers his cousin’s quirky personality, their undying devotion for each other, and the everyday adventures including “fruitcake season.”
As you read “A Christmas Memory,” Buddy describes his cousin lovingly despite her advanced age in comparison to his. He tells the reader how the companions spend time together and he emphasizes his cousin’s enthusiasm for life but also speaks about her incongruities; she despises the number thirteen and will not go to the movies with Buddy. But Buddy finds these qualities endearing. He remembers their time spent together whether it be making money for their fruitcake ingredients, picking pecans, flying kites, or cutting down their Christmas tree.
When he is sent away to military school, he misses her dearly and corresponds with her regularly keeping current with the happenings at home. Due to his fond feelings, he is devastated when she dies.
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