The Strike at Putney
This novel revolves around the lives of two sisters, one a young woman and the other an elderly spinster, who are struggling to maintain their family's estate after their father's death. The younger sister marries a man from a lower social class, causing tension within the community due to their differing backgrounds.
By Lucy Maud Montgomery · First published 1906 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Social Commentary, Drama · 3,567 words
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The church at Putney was one that gladdened the hearts of all the ministers in the presbytery whenever they thought about it. It was such a satisfactory church. While other churches here and there were continually giving trouble in one way or another, the Putneyites were never guilty of brewing up internal or presbyterial strife.
The Exeter church people were always quarrelling among themselves and carrying their quarrels to the courts of the church. The very name of Exeter gave the members of presbytery the cold creeps. But the Putney church people never quarrelled.
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The Strike at Putney is listed on Textopian as a short story by Lucy Maud Montgomery, dated 1906 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Lucy Maud Montgomery
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Social Commentary, Drama, Humor, Historical Fiction
- Length: 3,567 words
- Structure: 1 section, 72 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The work explores complex themes of gender roles, societal expectations, and community dynamics through nuanced character interactions and social commentary.
- Social Commentary — The narrative critiques the patriarchal structures within a church community, highlighting the struggles and agency of women in a male-dominated environment.
- Drama — The plot centers around a conflict that escalates into a dramatic confrontation between genders, showcasing emotional stakes and character development.
- Humor — The story contains elements of humor derived from the absurdity of the situation and the reactions of the characters, particularly in their interactions and misunderstandings.
Tags
Canadian Literature · Fiction · Novel · Social Commentary · Class Conflict · Labor Movement · Industrialization · Small Town Life · Community Dynamics · Family Drama · Marriage · Love Story