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“Why I Live at the P.O.” is a short story by American author Eudora Welty, first published in 1941
. The narrator, Sister, recounts her decision to leave her family home and move into the local post office. Fueled by familial conflicts and perceived injustices, Sister’s narrative explores themes of independence and self-assertion. Welty’s storytelling captures the eccentricities of Southern domestic life while providing a satirical lens on the complexities of familial relationships.Read the full story summary, an in-depth characer analysis of Sister, and explanations of important quotes from “Why I Live at the P.O.”
