How does it reflect our history and our values?

Angela's Ashes reflects are past history by helping us learn how hard it was to overcome the obstacles of the great depression going to America. It also shows that there was a vast amount of prejudice during this time and all types of people were discrimated and treated differntly because of thier race/religion. Also it explains the struggles in Ireland after the war and how many people were helpless. This book also shows that throughout history not everyone values their family. For example the father had his priorities set and put drinking for the night over the welfare of his family. Another way the book reflectes our values is that the children were greatful for the little things. Even though it wasnt much, the children recieved a pigs head for christmas dinner, they valued what they got and were greatful for what was done for them.