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Title: The Right Thing

Original Publication: United States: The Frank A. Munsey Company,1920.

Note: Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Roger Frank and Sue Clark

Summary: "The Right Thing" by Ray Cummings is a short story written in the early 20th century, likely reflecting the societal norms and values of the time. This narrative centers on themes of love, sacrifice, and moral complexity, exploring the idea of what constitutes the "right thing" in difficult circumstances, particularly in the context of personal relationships and familial loyalty. The story unfolds in a secluded cabin where a young girl named Beth is surprised by her injured lover, Tom. As they navigate their feelings for each other amidst the threat of her abusive stepfather, Beth reveals her strong belief in doing the right thing, a creed inherited from her deceased mother. However, when her stepfather is found dead and Tom becomes the prime suspect, Beth is faced with an ethical dilemma. Torn between her love for Tom and the obligation to uphold justice, she ultimately decides to protect him, emphasizing the complexities of morality and the meaning of love in crisis. The narrative concludes with Beth taking a stand for her beliefs, highlighting the challenges of choosing the right course of action in emotionally fraught situations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Cummings, Ray, 1887-1957

EBook No.: 67288

Published: Jan 31, 2022

Downloads: 73

Language: English

Subject: Short stories

Subject: Stepfathers -- Fiction

Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:67288:2 2022-01-31T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Cummings, Ray en 1
2024-11-05T12:34:39Z The Right Thing

This edition has images.

Title: The Right Thing

Original Publication: United States: The Frank A. Munsey Company,1920.

Note: Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Roger Frank and Sue Clark

Summary: "The Right Thing" by Ray Cummings is a short story written in the early 20th century, likely reflecting the societal norms and values of the time. This narrative centers on themes of love, sacrifice, and moral complexity, exploring the idea of what constitutes the "right thing" in difficult circumstances, particularly in the context of personal relationships and familial loyalty. The story unfolds in a secluded cabin where a young girl named Beth is surprised by her injured lover, Tom. As they navigate their feelings for each other amidst the threat of her abusive stepfather, Beth reveals her strong belief in doing the right thing, a creed inherited from her deceased mother. However, when her stepfather is found dead and Tom becomes the prime suspect, Beth is faced with an ethical dilemma. Torn between her love for Tom and the obligation to uphold justice, she ultimately decides to protect him, emphasizing the complexities of morality and the meaning of love in crisis. The narrative concludes with Beth taking a stand for her beliefs, highlighting the challenges of choosing the right course of action in emotionally fraught situations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Cummings, Ray, 1887-1957

EBook No.: 67288

Published: Jan 31, 2022

Downloads: 73

Language: English

Subject: Short stories

Subject: Stepfathers -- Fiction

Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:67288:3 2022-01-31T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Cummings, Ray en 1