The thin match by Henry S. Whitehead
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"The Thin Match" by Henry S. Whitehead is a short story written during the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds the journey of an unassuming match, highlighting themes of individuality and destiny against the mundane backdrop of its life and the lives of others around it. The story illustrates the existential journey of an entity perceived as inferior and its quest for purpose. The plot follows a thin match that struggles with
feelings of inadequacy due to its unusual characteristics, such as its crooked head and brown streak. Throughout its journey, the match experiences a series of owners who unknowingly overlook it, while grappling with the very real possibility of never fulfilling its purpose of igniting a flame. The climax builds as a desperate man named Pete, snowed in and without fire, discovers the match in a moment of urgency. When Pete finally strikes the thin match, it surprisingly lights up and sets a fire, showcasing that even the most overlooked individuals can shine when given the opportunity, ultimately fulfilling their destiny in the face of great adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Whitehead, Henry S. (Henry St. Clair), 1882-1932 |
|---|---|
| Title | The thin match |
| Original Publication | Indianapolis, IN: Popular Fiction Publilshing Company, 1925. |
| Series Title | Produced from the March 1925 issue of Weird Tales magazine. |
| Credits | Roger Frank and Sue Clark |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Matches -- Fiction |
| Subject | Anthropomorphism in literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 73558 |
| Release Date | May 7, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 237 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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