![]() ![]() He lives under the bridge where the children have recently ingratiated themselves.Īrmand's story takes him through a long cycle of homelessness, rejection from his own bridge, rejection by a woman, and then after he secures a miraculous job opening, he is accepted by the woman (having also saved the day a few times now), restored not to the bridge but to a new home, and given a role to play in his community. They ask Father Christmas for a home, which is exactly what a father might provide, except that Armand doesn't even have a house for himself. The element of fatherhood is also present in the children's wish. Interestingly, the theme of fatherhood is mentioned even here, because the novel is set in France and in France, they don't call him "Santa Claus," they call him Father Christmas. When he brings them to see Santa, that adds an element of magic and mystery, because now the reader knows to expect perhaps a Christmas miracle. He doesn't even like children, and yet, fate brings them together around Christmas time. ![]() He goes from being a street urchin to being a caretaker of children. And yet, this novel turns him into a father against his will. ![]() He doesn't even have a last name to give them. ![]() Written by people who wish to remain anonymousĪrmand is in some ways the least suited of all to be a father. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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