Keeping Watch by W. W. Jacobs

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Author Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943
Illustrator Davis, Stanley
Title Keeping Watch
Night Watches, Part 2.
Note Reading ease score: 91.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Keeping Watch" by W. W. Jacobs is a narrative piece likely written in the early 20th century. This story falls under the category of humorous fiction, set amidst the social dynamics of a wharf environment. It primarily explores themes of human nature, particularly in the context of romantic intrigue and the humorous situations that arise from misunderstandings and overprotectiveness. The story centers around a night-watchman who is tasked with keeping an eye on the daughter of a ship captain while he is away. Throughout the night, the watchman observes the captain's daughter, Winnie, and reflects on the nature of young love as he becomes an unintentional participant in her romantic escapades. Under the watchman’s supervision, Winnie asserts her desire for freedom and subtly orchestrates a meeting with her suitor, unbeknownst to her overprotective father. Their sneaky plans result in humorous exchanges as the watchman grapples with his duty while trying to maintain control over the situation. Ultimately, the watchman finds himself locked in the cabin while Winnie and her suitor escape, leading to a comedic predicament when the captain returns and demands an explanation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Humorous stories
Category Text
EBook-No. 12152
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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