As a result of these thoughts, Fun Home follows Alison as she tries to unravel the mysteries surrounding her father’s death and how it relates to herself. She wanted to know why he never came out of the closet when it would have been easier for him and less harmful for everyone else in his life. His daughter, Alison Bechdel, regrets that she didn’t get to talk about this with her father before he died. He may have intentionally committed suicide because he felt like his sexuality had made him a shame to his family and himself. Two weeks later, Bruce Bechdel was killed by a Sunbeam Bread truck while crossing the street. Not long after Alison found out about all this, Helen asked Bruce for a divorce. Her mother also told her about how Bruce had an affair with his gardener and their babysitter, which shocked Alison. She came out while in college and soon after learned from her mother that Bruce had been having affairs for years. The relationship between Alison’s parents is volatile at times, but they are still together for their children.Īlison was born with a deep desire to dress like a boy, and at the age of 19 she discovered that she’s gay. He also takes care of the house, which was an old Gothic revival mansion. Her father is a funeral home owner and his business inspired the memoir’s title. The story begins with the death of Alison’s father when she was young.Īlison Bechdel lives in Pennsylvania with her family. It focuses on her parents, Helen and Bruce, and how they influenced her life. Fun Home is a graphic novel by Alison Bechdel.
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