Bad and mad by W. C. Tuttle
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"Bad and mad" by W. C. Tuttle is a short story that falls within the western genre, written in the late 1920s. The story explores themes of identity, morality, and the complexity of familial relations in the rugged backdrop of the American West, framed through the interactions between two twin brothers—one a sheriff and the other a bank robber. The narrative begins with a tense standoff between the sheriff, Ben, and his
twin brother, Harry, who has just robbed a bank. The brothers engage in a witty, antagonistic dialogue, revealing their starkly different paths in life. As the plot unfolds, Harry overpowers Ben, leading to a violent struggle that ends with Ben's death. Harry assumes his brother’s identity, planning to exploit the situation in Oro City. However, unbeknownst to Harry, he has returned to a community that believes Ben has lost his mind. The story culminates with his capture, revealing the futility of his deceit and the tragic ends to which their choices have led them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Tuttle, W. C. (Wilbur C.), 1883-1969 |
|---|---|
| Title | Bad and mad |
| Original Publication | New York: Street & Smith Corporation, 1928. |
| Series Title | Produced from the May 19, 1928 issue of Western Story Magazine. |
| Credits | Roger Frank and Sue Clark |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 93.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Brothers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Twins -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 75071 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-75071-2 |
| Release Date | Jan 9, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 431 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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