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What is the significance of Frank McCourt's title, "Angela's Ashes"?

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2 weeks ago
If Angela's Ashes refers to Frank's mother's heavy smoking of the fags, it seems then that he blames her for his miserable childhood. She at least held the family together as long as she could. His dad also smoked and he was the actual deserter. I still don't get the title.


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: 2 weeks ago
If Angela's Ashes refers to Frank's mother's heavy smoking of the fags, it seems then that he blames her for his miserable childhood. She at least held the family together as long as she could. His dad also smoked and he was the actual deserter. I still don't get the title.