Vital Ingredient by Charles V. De Vet

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Author De Vet, Charles V., 1911-1997
Illustrator Martin, Bob
Title Vital Ingredient
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Summary "Vital Ingredient" by Charles V. De Vet is a science fiction short story written in the early 1950s. The narrative centers around a group of extraterrestrial explorers who encounter a native creature on a planet with a low-gravity environment. Their exploration takes a poignant turn when they inadvertently alter the native's body structure, leading to unforeseen consequences regarding its survival in its own environment. The story features a character named Orville Pollnow, who is transformed by the explorers into a being with enhanced physical capabilities, yet it tragically results in his demise due to an inability to consume enough sustenance to support his new form. The dialogue among the explorers grapples with moral and ethical concerns about their interference with a primitive species, as they debate whether they should enhance Orville's capabilities for the greater good of his civilization. Ultimately, their well-intentioned actions become a cautionary tale about the unexpected ramifications of meddling with the natural evolution of life. The narrative explores themes of responsibility, the complexities of intervention, and what it means to truly help another being. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
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EBook-No. 30491
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Most Recently Updated Jan 5, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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