A Point in Morals by Ellen Glasgow
The novel revolves around the life of Margaret Fleming, a strong-willed and independent woman who defies societal norms to pursue her ambitions. Born into poverty, Margaret rises through the ranks of society, driven by her desire for wealth, status, and power. Through her journey, she must confront the moral implications of her actions and the consequences they have on those around her.
By Ellen Glasgow · First published 1905 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Social Commentary, Drama · 5,809 words
First lines
"The question seems to be-" began the Englishman. He looked up and bowed to a girl in black who had just come in from deck and was taking the seat beside him. "The question seems to be-" The girl was having some difficulty in removing her coat, and he turned to assist her.
"In my opinion," remarked the distinguished alienist, who was returning from a vacation in Vienna, "the question is whether or not civilization is defeating its own aims in placing an exorbitant value on human life. " As he spoke he leaned forward authoritatively and accented his words with foreign precision.
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A Point in Morals is listed on Textopian as a short story by Ellen Glasgow, dated 1905 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Ellen Glasgow
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Social Commentary, Drama, Psychological Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Length: 5,809 words
- Structure: 1 section, 138 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — Focuses on character development and moral dilemmas.
- Social Commentary — Explores societal norms and critiques social issues.
- Drama — Contains intense character interactions and emotional conflicts.
- Psychological Fiction — Delves into the inner thoughts and motivations of characters.
Tags
Romance · Novel · American Literature · Southern Fiction · Social Commentary · Morality · Ethics · Philosophy · Psychological Insight · Character Study · Family Drama · Marriage