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Title: Raw men
Original Publication: New York: The Consolidated Magazines Corporation, 1924.
Credits: Roger Frank and Sue Clark
Summary: "Raw Men" by Frank Richardson Pierce is a short story written in the early 20th century that delves into themes of survival, civilization, and the contrasting codes of conduct between cultures. The narrative unfolds in the Arctic, emphasizing the struggle for existence amidst the harsh environment and exploring the philosophical underpinnings of self-preservation versus altruism. The story centers on Dick Walton, a privileged young man sent aboard a trading schooner with a crew that includes a blue-eyed Swede and an experienced Eskimo. As the vessel faces the perilous Arctic ice, Walton grapples with his identity and worth when confronted by nature’s brutality. After the ship is crushed by ice, he survives alongside the Eskimo. Their dynamic reveals divergent worldviews regarding survival and sacrifice, culminating in a poignant moment where the native demonstrates profound selflessness, choosing to starve so that Walton can live. The narrative culminates in a reflection on the nature of man, civilization, and the codes that govern our lives, ultimately leading to a deeply introspective realization for Walton about true humanity and sacrifice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Pierce, Frank Richardson, 1881-1966
EBook No.: 74142
Published: Jul 28, 2024
Downloads: 85
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Shipwreck survival -- Fiction
Subject: Arctic regions -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Raw men
Original Publication: New York: The Consolidated Magazines Corporation, 1924.
Credits: Roger Frank and Sue Clark
Summary: "Raw Men" by Frank Richardson Pierce is a short story written in the early 20th century that delves into themes of survival, civilization, and the contrasting codes of conduct between cultures. The narrative unfolds in the Arctic, emphasizing the struggle for existence amidst the harsh environment and exploring the philosophical underpinnings of self-preservation versus altruism. The story centers on Dick Walton, a privileged young man sent aboard a trading schooner with a crew that includes a blue-eyed Swede and an experienced Eskimo. As the vessel faces the perilous Arctic ice, Walton grapples with his identity and worth when confronted by nature’s brutality. After the ship is crushed by ice, he survives alongside the Eskimo. Their dynamic reveals divergent worldviews regarding survival and sacrifice, culminating in a poignant moment where the native demonstrates profound selflessness, choosing to starve so that Walton can live. The narrative culminates in a reflection on the nature of man, civilization, and the codes that govern our lives, ultimately leading to a deeply introspective realization for Walton about true humanity and sacrifice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Pierce, Frank Richardson, 1881-1966
EBook No.: 74142
Published: Jul 28, 2024
Downloads: 85
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Shipwreck survival -- Fiction
Subject: Arctic regions -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.