What Does The Log Cabin Symbolize Leroy

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Leroy describes Kentucky as a changing state. Western Kentucky is turning into a suburbia with new homes. We can safely infer that Leroy is aware of the changing environment around him as he mentions multiple times the word new: "...living in all new houses." "...expensive subdivisions in a new white-columned brick house." "...new shopping center." Yet, although Leroy's surroundings are adapting to the changes, Leroy stays put. Take for example, his willingness to build his wife a log cabin, his wife clearly told him multiple times she doesn't want one. The log cabin symbolizes Leroy's effort towards saving his marriage. At this point, any effort towards saving the marriage is futile. His wife has changed completely. Leroy mentions some new

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