Background: The tone of the story is angry and aggressive. The story is about a married couple who are separating and fighting over who should get the baby. This fight leads to a physical tugging match over the baby. The story was originally published under the name "Popular Mechanics" but was later renamed "Little Things." The story begins with the man packing up to leave when he and the wife get into an argument over who is going to keep the baby. The reason for their separation is not clear, but it is not amicable. The husband and wife display a lack of communication during their argument, which quickly devolves into a physical struggle
Thesis: The symbolism used in Raymond Carver’s “Popular Mechanics” convey the mood,
