The Alternate Plan by Gerry Maddren

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Author Maddren, Gerry
Title The Alternate Plan
Series Title Produced from Amazing Science Fiction Stories September 1958.
Note Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Alternate Plan" by Gerry Maddren is a science fiction short story published in the late 1950s. The narrative explores themes of consciousness and identity through the experience of Bart Neely, a man facing serious surgery for cancer of the larynx. The story delves into Bart's determination to retain his identity and voice, highlighting the struggle between the physical and mental aspects of human existence. The plot follows Bart Neely as he prepares for surgery, wrestling with the implications of losing his voice. He passionately argues that he prefers to be conscious during the operation and harbors a powerful desire to survive without losing his ability to communicate. As he undergoes the surgery, he mentally envisions an alternate plan to escape bodily confines and reach a new state of existence. Ultimately, he finds himself in a limbo where he must confront an entity that challenges his understanding of communication and identity. Bart's journey unveils profound reflections on the nature of communication beyond mere words, leading to a dramatic struggle for survival as he attempts to re-enter his own body amidst an existential crisis. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Science fiction, American
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EBook-No. 24792
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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