The Cathedral by Raymond Carver, “The Cathedral” is a short story told by the narrator, whose real identity remains unknown. The narrator recounts an evening where his wife invites an old friend and former employer, named Robert, to spend the night. What sets Robert apart from the rest of the group is the fact that he is blind. It is evident that the narrator or bub, a nickname coined by Robert, is closed-minded and quick to have preconceived notions about circumstances unknown to him, particularly Robert's inability to see. Upon further analysis, it is discovered that Bub is making ignorant judgments because his experiences are seemingly limited and he is dissatisfied with the life he has lived. This transformationThe characteristic that Bub primarily projects is the ability to pass judgment. He judges life experiences and trials that he doesn't seem to grasp. Bub's judgments throughout the story seem to be placed solely on Robert, whom the narrator regards as "that blind man" (33). First, the narrator comments: “His blindness bothered me. My idea of ​​blindness came from cinema. (33) The narrator has never known anyone blind, he has adopted a defensive and naive approach to his condition. The representation in films of individuals suffering from illnesses, particularly blind individuals, most often falls outside the societal norm and only concerns a small sample of people within this population. As the night wears on, Bub's unexpected revival begins to unfold. As the narrator and Robert watch television, they begin to watch a segment about cathedrals. When reading, it is obvious that Bub did not care about Robert. However, towards the end of the story, the narrator takes such a liking to Robert that he begins to show him compassion. Knowing that Robert cannot see the physical features of the Cathedral that the program broadcasts on television, the narrator begins to describe them to him. This moment is crucial in the story, because Bub, who has never seemed to do anything relatively selfless, takes this man's condition into consideration and shows him compassion. The narrator's transformation is manifested not only through his representation by the author, but also in the way he