The Unfaithful Servant
The Unfaithful Servant is a short story by Charles Kingsley, first published in 1853. The story revolves around a servant who betrays his master's trust by stealing from him and then trying to cover up his crime. Despite the servant's efforts to deceive his master, he is eventually discovered and punished for his actions. Can I help you with something else?
By Charles Kingsley · First published 1853 · Genre: Drama, Mystery, Historical Fiction · 4,303 words
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But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the men servants and the maid servants, and to eat and drink and to be drunken; the lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him asunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers. -LUKE xii. 45, 46.
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- Work type: Speech
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: 1853 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Drama, Mystery, Historical Fiction, Psychological Fiction
- Length: 4,303 words
- Structure: 1 section, 30 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Drama — Assuming the unfaithful servant refers to a person and not an entity (like a government or organization), this story is likely exploring interpersonal relationships, which is often the focus of dramas.
- Mystery — The 'unfaithful' aspect suggests some form of betrayal or hidden intention which is often present in mystery novels.
- Historical Fiction — Charles Kingsley often wrote in the historical fiction genre. Therefore, it's not unreasonable to consider that this book may have historical elements.
- Psychological Fiction — The focus on betrayal and faithfulness indicates a potential exploration of the human psyche, which is characteristic of psychological fiction.
Tags
betrayal · loyalty · morality · redemption · faith · service · trust · deception · consequences · character · human nature · conflict