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Smith, Francis Hopkinson
1838
1915
Smith, F. Hopkinson (Francis Hopkinson)
The Under Dog
Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
No respecter of persons -- Cap'n Bob of the Screamer -- A procession of umbrellas -- "Doc" Shipman's fee -- Plain Fin, paper-hanger -- Long Jim -- Compartment number four, Cologne to Paris -- Sammy -- Marny's shadow -- Muffles, the bar-keep -- His last cent.
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"The Under Dog" by Francis Hopkinson Smith is a collection of narratives highlighting the lives of misunderstood individuals, likely written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of societal judgment, the struggles of the underprivileged, and the impact of law on personal lives. Among the central figures introduced are Marny, an artist interested in portraying unique lives, and Samanthy North, a young girl entangled in a desperate situation due to societal circumstances. The opening of "The Under Dog" sets a poignant tone as it presents Marny’s studio, his creative process, and the nurturing presence of Aunt Chloe. Their conversation drifts towards the struggles faced by Kentucky mountaineers and their encounters with the law, leading Marny and the narrator to visit the local jail. Here, they discover Samanthy North, a young mother imprisoned for selling whiskey out of necessity, reflecting the harsh realities faced by women in her position. As societal and legal judgments unfold, the narrative illustrates the profound connections between personal stories and larger themes of injustice, empathy, and human resilience, inviting readers to reflect on their own understandings of right and wrong. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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