Self-Help by W. W. Jacobs

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Author Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943
Illustrator Owen, Will, 1869-1957
Title Self-Help
Sailor's Knots, Part 3.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Self-Help" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the life of a night-watchman and his misadventures, highlighting themes of kindness and the unexpected consequences that often follow attempts to help others. The story offers a light-hearted critique of human nature and the folly of altruism, particularly in the working-class context of the time. The storyline centers on the watchman's reflections as he grapples with physical discomforts and the concept of kindness. He shares anecdotes involving his friends, focusing on Sam Small, who becomes involved in a dubious scheme to catch thieves targeting sailors. Sam is tricked into believing he will help the police by pretending to be drunk, leading to a comical turn of events where he ends up defending himself against his own friends, who conspire to rob him as part of the ruse. The tale culminates in a clash of personalities and mistaken intentions, ultimately showcasing the folly of assuming that kindness will be met with gratitude. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Humorous stories, English
Subject England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 10783
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 20, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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