The Head of the Family by W. W. Jacobs
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"The Head of the Family" by W. W. Jacobs is a short story written in the early 20th century. This humorous piece revolves around themes of identity and familial relations, illustrating the trials and tribulations faced by a man unexpectedly thrust into the role of head of a family. The story combines elements of comedy with social commentary, all set against the backdrop of early modern British life. The plot centers on
Mr. Letts, a former ship's carpenter who, after a series of unfortunate events, finds himself pretending to be the son of a woman named Mrs. Green. Through a series of misunderstandings and comedic encounters, he welcomes the challenge of assuming the role of the "head of the family" despite the chaos that arises from his presence. As the story progresses, Mr. Letts interacts with Mrs. Green's stepfather, Mr. Green, while simultaneously navigating emerging relationships with Mrs. Green's daughter, Betty. The climax reveals wider familial entanglements, misunderstandings, and Mr. Letts' eventual claim to a role that blurs the lines of reality and farce, amusingly culminating in his marriage to Betty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943 |
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| Illustrator | Owen, Will, 1869-1957 |
| Title |
The Head of the Family Sailor's Knots, Part 9. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Humorous stories, English |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 10789 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 441 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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