Bob's Redemption by W. W. Jacobs
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"Bob's Redemption" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story from the early 20th century that captures the complexities of human relationships and gratitude. The narrative primarily revolves around the themes of indebtedness and the irony of gratitude, exploring how acts of kindness can lead to unexpected complications. The story unfolds through the eyes of a night-watchman who reflects on his experiences helping others and the lack of appreciation he has
received. He recounts the tale of Bob Evans, who, after being saved from drowning by George Crofts, feels an overwhelming sense of gratitude that leads to unintended consequences. Bob’s attempts to repay George for his life ultimately result in a complicated love triangle with Gerty Mitchell, Bob's girlfriend. As George imposes on Bob’s hospitality and exploits his gratefulness, the situation spirals into jealousy and dissatisfaction, culminating in a confrontational and humorous climax. The story cleverly showcases how gratitude can be a double-edged sword, leading to both camaraderie and conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Owen, Will, 1869-1957 |
| Title |
Bob's Redemption Captains All, Book 5. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 87.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Humorous stories, English |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | River life -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 11185 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-11185-8 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 224 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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