Cope Finds himself Committed
The novel revolves around the life of Cope, a young man who becomes embroiled in a series of events that lead to his commitment to an asylum. The story explores themes of mental illness, social class, and the constraints placed on individuals by societal expectations. Through Cope's experiences, the novel critiques the treatment of the mentally ill during this period and highlights the tension between individual freedom and societal control.
By Henry Blake Fuller · First published 1893 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Romance, Psychological Fiction · 2,578 words
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Amy Leffingwell, having written once, found it easier to write again. And having strolled along the edge of the bluff with Cope on that fateful Sunday, she found it natural to intercept him on other parts of the campus (where their paths might easily cross), or to stroll with him, after casual encounters carefully planned, through sheets of fallen leaves under the wide avenues of elms just outside. Her third note almost summoned him to a rendezvous. It annoyed him; but he might have been more than annoyed had he known of her writing, rather simply, to a rather simple mother in Fort Lodge, Iowa, about her hopes and her expectations. Her mother had, of course, heard in detail of the rescue; and afterward had heard in still greater detail, as the roseate limelight of idealization had come to focus more exactly on the scene. She had had also an unaffected appreciation -- or several -- of Cope's personal graces and accomplishments. She had heard, lastly, of Cope's song to her daughter's obbligato: a duet in vacuo, since Carolyn had been suppressed and the surrounding company had been banished to a remote circumference. What wonder that she began to see her daughter and Bertram Cope in an admirable isolation and to intimate that she hoped, very soon, for definite news?
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Henry Blake Fuller
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Romance, Psychological Fiction, Social Commentary, Coming-of-Age
- Length: 2,578 words
- Structure: 1 section, 33 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The work explores complex character relationships and psychological depth, focusing on personal dilemmas and societal expectations.
- Romance — The central plot revolves around romantic entanglements and the emotional struggles associated with courtship.
- Psychological Fiction — The narrative delves into the inner thoughts and conflicts of the protagonist, highlighting his emotional turmoil.
- Social Commentary — The text critiques societal norms and expectations regarding relationships and marriage.
Tags
Psychological Fiction · Social Commentary · Satire · Comedy of Manners · American Literature · Late 19th Century · Chicago Setting · Middle Class Life · Marriage and Relationships · Identity Crisis · Coming of Age · Self-Discovery