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Examine how Angela Carter presents and explores ideas about aging in 'Wise Children'
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Examine how Angela Carter presents and explores ideas about aging in 'Wise Children' Dora and Nora are both 75 years old in the novel and have had many experiences in their lives. These experiences are described throughout the novel. The idea of aging is apparent from the beginning, as Angela Carter informs the readers of Dora's age in the first chapter. The cyclical style of the novel is set on their birthday and the events looked back on are revolved around this day. In chapter 3, Dora and Nora take a rip to the cinema to watch a film they starred in when they were younger. This part of the novel shows Dora look back at herself and often shows signs of regret and often she seems fed up with life. 'I sometimes wonder why we go on living' (112). Dora states, 'you only miss an institution like a Joe Lyons teashop...
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