Angela's Ashes

In novels character often make an error in judgment. This is the case in Angela’s Ashes by Franck McCourt. Malachy the father made the mistake of not supporting his family. The family lived in America but since they had no money and their baby died they went to Ireland. The family tried to make a living but it was hard.
Malachy was an alcoholic and always spent the family money on a pint. When their new baby was born they received 500 pounds from a relative. However, the money did not go to the baby instead Malachy decided to go to the bar. Then when he went to England and wasted the money he made there he decided to return home but only stays a day. He then leaves and neve...