Disqualified by Charles L. Fontenay
Book: Disqualified, by Charles L. Fontenay Plot Summary: A young man named John discovers that his father, a successful businessman, has been embezzling money from the company and is facing criminal charges. As John tries to come to terms with this revelation, he also begins to question his own morality and values.
By Charles L. Fontenay · First published 1953 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure · 1,249 words
First lines
_If Saranta wished to qualify as one who loved his fellow man, he should have known that often the most secretive things are the most obvious._
After the morning inspection tour, Tardo, the Solar Council's Planetary Aid agent, and his companion, Peo, were taken to the castle which stood on a hill overlooking the area.
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Disqualified is listed on Textopian as a short story by Charles L. Fontenay, dated 1953 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Charles L. Fontenay
- Date: 1953 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure
- Length: 1,249 words
- Structure: 1 section, 33 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — Charles L. Fontenay primarily writes in the science fiction genre. The plot of 'Disqualified' involves futuristic elements and scenarios typical of this genre.
- Adventure — The book involves a series of events and actions which signify an adventure and journey, hence the genre 'Adventure' is applicable.
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science fiction · dystopia · future society · technology · humanity · ethics · government control · individualism · surveillance · rebellion · identity · social commentary