The Accidental Tourist Lesson Plan

Macon feels comfortable living in Muriel's house, but how does he feel about other people coming to the house and talking to Muriel?

In this section, Macon moves in with Muriel permanently (though gradually) and begins to feel at home with her and Alexander. Despite this, he is still self-conscious about other people coming into the home, which is evident when Charles and Julian stop by. In both cases, he tries to minimize time in the house and keep them from talking to Muriel, her friends, and Alexander. Macon dislikes these intrusions because they force him to see the home from a different perspective. Rather than a place where he feels comfortable, he sees the...