The Duplication of Mr. Hearty
The story revolves around a man who undergoes a transformation after being struck by lightning. He becomes two people: one half remains the same, while the other half changes into an exact duplicate of himself. The duplicate, Mr. Hearty, possesses identical thoughts and feelings to his original counterpart but lacks any sense of individuality or self-awareness.
By Herbert Jenkins · First published 1928 · Genre: Comedy, Satire, Domestic Fiction · 5,328 words
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"You've never been a real husband to me," burst out Mrs. Bindle stormily.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Herbert Jenkins
- Date: 1928 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Satire, Domestic Fiction, Farce, Social Commentary
- Length: 5,328 words
- Structure: 1 section, 140 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Comedy — The narrative is filled with humorous dialogue and situations, particularly involving the character Bindle and his interactions with others.
- Satire — The story uses humor and irony to critique social norms and the character of Mr. Hearty, highlighting the absurdities of societal expectations.
- Domestic Fiction — The plot revolves around the domestic life and marital dynamics between Bindle and Mrs. Bindle, focusing on everyday life and relationships.
- Farce — The exaggerated and improbable situations, such as the duplication of Mr. Hearty, contribute to a farcical tone.
Tags
Satire · Social Commentary · Psychological Insight · Dark Humor · Absurdism · Literary Fiction · Comedy of Manners · Character Study · Morality Tale · Philosophical Themes · Existential Crisis · Identity Crisis