Bill's Lapse by W. W. Jacobs
"Bill's Lapse" by W. W. Jacobs is a short story written during the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the character of Bill Burton, a physically strong yet kind-hearted sailor who struggles with his decision to abstain from alcohol. The story explores themes of friendship, consequences of drinking, and the internal conflict surrounding personal choices. The plot follows Bill's return to drinking after a period of teetotalism, influenced by his friends
who frequent the local pubs. In an evening of revelry, Bill's demeanor spirals out of control, and he becomes aggressive, injuring his friends in a drunken outburst. After a night of chaos, he wakes up to the realization of his actions, feeling deeply remorseful as he sees the effects of his drunkenness on his pals. Bill, overwhelmed with guilt, decides he must leave town, leading to a humorous yet tragic attempt to escape his fate. Ultimately, the story highlights the struggles of addiction and the ramifications of one's choices on relationships with others. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943 |
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| Illustrator | Owen, Will, 1869-1957 |
| Title |
Bill's Lapse Odd Craft, Part 4. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 88.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Humorous stories, English |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Sailors -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 12204 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 83 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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