A Dilemma by Ambrose Bierce (1877)

Name: A Dilemma
Author: Ambrose Bierce

The dilemma by Ambrose Bierce is a short story that explores the theme of moral ambiguity. The narrator finds himself in a difficult situation where he must choose between two equally undesirable options, leading him to question the nature of right and wrong. The story raises questions about the complexity of ethical decision-making and the challenges of navigating moral dilemmas. How may I assist you further?

By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1877 · Genre: Fantasy, Short Story, Mystery · 505 words

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Filled with a zeal to serve my fellow men, / For years I criticised their prose and verges: / Pointed out all their blunders of the pen, / Their shallowness of thought and feeling; then / Damned them up hill and down with hearty curses!

They said: "That's all that he can do -- just sneer, / And pull to pieces and be analytic.

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Work type: Short story
Author: Ambrose Bierce
Date: 1877 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fantasy, Short Story, Mystery
Length: 505 words
Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Fantasy — The plot of the story revolves around a strange and impossible situation, typical of the fantasy genre
Short Story — It fits under the classification of short stories because of its brevity and succinct tale
Mystery — Elements of suspense and plot twists classifies it as a mystery-themed story