A Malapropos Parent by Antonio Hope
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By Antonio Hope · First published 1802 · Genre: Family Drama, Psychological Fiction, Comedy · 1,950 words
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Young Mr. Pippitt had a father somewhere in America. Everyone who knew young Mr. Pippitt knew that; for he had often spoken of his father, of the fortune he was making, and of the liberal presents he sent home. Then came a time when young Mr. Pippitt said less about his father and less about the presents. Thus it was that people had almost forgotten the existence of old Mr. Pippitt, when it was recalled to their memories in a very startling and tragical way. Old Mr. Pippitt had landed in England and was on his way to London, when he was killed in a great railway disaster. His name, discovered from a letter in his pocket, was published; and young Mr. Pippitt flew to the scene. The body was not mangled or disfigured, and after one moment of extreme agitation the bereaved son informed the official who had led him to where the dead man lay that it was indeed his father. His evidence before the coroner put the matter beyond doubt. Mr. Pippitt buried his father, assumed deep mourning, and wrote to the company's solicitors. Repugnant as it was to him to appear to make money out of the unhappy occurrence, the loss of a rich and liberal parent was a matter which no struggling young man could, in justice to himself, submit to without compensation.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Antonio Hope
- Date: 1802 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Family Drama, Psychological Fiction, Comedy, Fiction, Coming of Age
- Length: 1,950 words
- Structure: 1 section, 47 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Family Drama — The title 'A MALAPROPOS PARENT' suggests family dynamics and the challenges faced by parents, which are common themes in Family Drama.
- Psychological Fiction — The improper or inappropriate implications of 'MALAPROPOS' could suggest exploration of mental processes and emotions, common in Psychological Fiction.
- Comedy — The word 'Malapropos' is often used in comedic contexts to denote a misuse of words, suggesting the book may contain elements of humor.
- Fiction — The title suggests a narrative focusing on human characters and events, indicating it is a work of Fiction.
Tags
humor · parenting · family · language · miscommunication · comedy · satire · parents · children · relationships · communication · misunderstandings