Let me Feel your Pulse by O. Henry
The story revolves around a young man who is struggling to make ends meet and is desperate for money. He comes up with a plan to fake his own death in order to collect life insurance benefits from his employer, but things don't go according to plan. The young man's scheme ultimately leads to a series of unexpected events that expose the darker aspects of human nature.
By O. Henry · First published 1908 · Genre: Humor, Fiction, Social Commentary · 5,291 words
First lines
So I went to a doctor.
"How long has it been since you took any alcohol into your system? " he asked.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: O. Henry
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Humor, Fiction, Social Commentary, Satire, Adventure
- Length: 5,291 words
- Structure: 1 section, 124 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Humor — The narrative employs wit and satire to explore themes of health and societal norms, using comedic situations and dialogue.
- Fiction — The story is a work of fiction that presents a fictional narrative centered around the protagonist's experiences with doctors and health.
- Social Commentary — The text critiques societal attitudes towards health, wellness, and the medical profession, reflecting on the absurdities of modern life.
- Satire — The story satirizes the medical profession and the concept of wellness, highlighting the ridiculousness of certain health practices.
Tags
Short Story · Romance · Tragedy · Love Triangle · Deception · Betrayal · Heartbreak · Painful Love · Unrequited Love · Social Class · Marriage · Infidelity