The Emotions of a Sub-Guard
The story revolves around a young woman who takes on the role of a sub-guard at a women's prison. She struggles to reconcile her own moral code with the harsh realities of the institution and its treatment of inmates. The narrative explores themes of morality, empathy, and the complexities of human relationships within a rigid social hierarchy.
By Josephine Daskam Bacon · First published 1910 · Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Sports Fiction, Coming-of-Age · 8,083 words
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Theodora pushed through the yellow and purple crowd, a sea of flags and ribbons and great paper flowers, caught a glimpse of the red and green river that flowed steadily in at the other door, and felt her heart contract. What a lot of girls! And the freshmen were always beaten --
"Excuse me, but I _can't_ move! You'll have to wait," said some one. Theodora realized that she was crowding, and apologized. A tall girl with a purple stick moved by the great line that stretched from the gymnasium to the middle of the campus, and looked keenly at Theodora. "How did you get here? " she asked. "You must go to the end -- we're not letting any one slip in at the front. The jam is bad enough as it is."
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The Emotions of a Sub-Guard is listed on Textopian as a novella by Josephine Daskam Bacon, dated 1910 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Josephine Daskam Bacon
- Date: 1910 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Young Adult Fiction, Sports Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Drama, Slice of Life
- Length: 8,083 words
- Structure: 1 section, 123 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Young Adult Fiction — The narrative centers around the experiences and emotions of young characters, particularly in a school setting, making it relatable to a young adult audience.
- Sports Fiction — The plot revolves around a basketball game, highlighting themes of competition, teamwork, and personal growth through sports.
- Coming-of-Age — The protagonist undergoes significant personal development and self-discovery during the events of the story.
- Drama — The story contains emotional conflicts and character interactions that create a dramatic atmosphere.
Tags
Psychological Fiction · Literary Novel · Coming-of-Age Story · Social Commentary · Character Study · Emotional Realism · Domestic Drama · Family Relationships · Inner Turmoil · Self-Discovery · Moral Ambiguity · Social Satire