Raymond Carver’s writing style in “Cathedral” features simple tones yet deep character portrayals. He demonstrates a high level of skill in his dialogues, making them appear very natural and realistic. Through dialogue, he conveys information while also leaving gaps, allowing readers to infer the unspoken emotions and intentions between characters. His meticulous descriptions of dialogue and actions reveal the psychological states and emotional depths of the characters. This contrasts with Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s style in “The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World,” where he uses the villagers’ fantasies to enrich the narrative with multiple layers of reality. Carver focuses on concise, direct, and realistic depictions, while Marquez creates a world filled with magical and symbolic significance.
