The closed door by John Fleming Wilson and Mary Ashe Miller

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Author Wilson, John Fleming, 1877-1922
Author Miller, Mary Ashe
Title The closed door
Original Publication New York: Ainslee's Magazine Co., 1922.
Note Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Note Wilson and Miller are both listed as co-authors in the table of contents of the magazine.
Credits Roger Frank and Sue Clark
Summary "The Closed Door" by John Fleming Wilson is a short story published in the early 20th century. This narrative explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of human relationships, set against the backdrop of a maritime disaster. Through its intricate character dynamics, the story delves into the emotional turmoil surrounding unrequited love and fidelity, ultimately leading to a tragic end. The plot centers around Captain Harry Owen, who is torn between his loyalty to his wife, Sheila, and his enduring love for Kitty Melrose, a woman he once desired but who rejected him. During a perilous voyage aboard the "Shearwater", Owen finds himself in a life-threatening situation as he attempts to save the passengers of a sinking ship, "Western Pacific". His actions, fueled by an overwhelming sense of duty and love, lead him to put the lives of others before his own, resulting in the ship's destruction. In a poignant conclusion, Owen closes the door to his cabin, symbolizing both his final escape from the chaos of his life and the unresolved feelings that linger between him, Sheila, and Kitty. The story is a profound meditation on the choices we make, the love we hold, and the doors we close, often leaving lasting consequences behind. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Sea stories
Subject Ship captains -- Fiction
Subject Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
Subject Shipwrecks -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 74137
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 10, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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