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FIRST CONFESSION: THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE BOY
Frank O'Connor's story, First Confession, tells us a story of a boy who has a very colorful life at home. In the beginning of the story, the boy, Jackie, is troubled by his Sister, Father, and most of all, by his Grandmother. His Mother is rarely at home to be with him. She is the most logical one and is the only one that actually cares for Jackie. Jackie experiences certain events that aid in his transformation. In the end, Jackie is given a whole new outlook on life. This change in Jackie's life is brought to him in the end from a new father figure.

In First Confession, Jackie's journey begins with his fears. Jackie dreaded his grandmother. Jackie feared the grandmother because she would act in ways that upset Jackie. Nora, the sister, would reinforce these dislikes and annoy Jackie. "Nora tried to make me [eat grannies dinner], but I hid under the table from her and took the bread-knife with me for protection." Nora......

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