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Title: Old-Dad
Credits: Produced by Elaine Laizure
Summary: "Old-Dad" by Eleanor Hallowell Abbott is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Daphne Bretton, a young college student who faces expulsion after a scandal involving a boy in her dorm room. As she navigates the challenges of her troubled relationship with her father, Jaffrey Bretton, the complexities of youthful innocence and the deeper themes of family dynamics, reputation, and self-identity unfold. The opening of "Old-Dad" introduces us to Daphne during a moment of crisis as she bursts into her father's study to reveal her expulsion from college. The interaction between them is charged with both humor and tension, showcasing their unfamiliarity and the strained relationship between father and daughter. Jaffrey’s youthful demeanor and unexpected reactions add to the story's complexity, making it clear that he, too, is grappling with the implications of his daughter's predicament. As they confront the fallout, including Daphne's escalating shame and confusion about her actions and societal perceptions, the groundwork is laid for a deeper exploration of their characters and the challenges ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Abbott, Eleanor Hallowell, 1872-1958
EBook No.: 48990
Published: May 18, 2015
Downloads: 144
Language: English
Subject: Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: United States -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Old-Dad
Credits: Produced by Elaine Laizure
Summary: "Old-Dad" by Eleanor Hallowell Abbott is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Daphne Bretton, a young college student who faces expulsion after a scandal involving a boy in her dorm room. As she navigates the challenges of her troubled relationship with her father, Jaffrey Bretton, the complexities of youthful innocence and the deeper themes of family dynamics, reputation, and self-identity unfold. The opening of "Old-Dad" introduces us to Daphne during a moment of crisis as she bursts into her father's study to reveal her expulsion from college. The interaction between them is charged with both humor and tension, showcasing their unfamiliarity and the strained relationship between father and daughter. Jaffrey’s youthful demeanor and unexpected reactions add to the story's complexity, making it clear that he, too, is grappling with the implications of his daughter's predicament. As they confront the fallout, including Daphne's escalating shame and confusion about her actions and societal perceptions, the groundwork is laid for a deeper exploration of their characters and the challenges ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Abbott, Eleanor Hallowell, 1872-1958
EBook No.: 48990
Published: May 18, 2015
Downloads: 144
Language: English
Subject: Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: United States -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.