A Row in the Pit
The story revolves around a young boy who grows up in a poor family and dreams of becoming a boxer. He faces various challenges, including poverty, hunger, and lack of opportunities, but perseveres to achieve his goal. Through his journey, he learns valuable lessons about determination, hard work, and the importance of never giving up on one's dreams.
By Thomas Anstey Guthrie · First published 1914 · Genre: Comedy, Drama, Theater · 1,542 words
First lines
SCENE -- _The Pit during Pantomime Time. The Overture is beginning._
AN OVER-HEATED MATRON (_to her Husband_). Well, they don't give you much _room_ in 'ere, I _must_ say. Still, we done better than I expected, after all that crushing. I thought my ribs was gone once -- but it was on'y the umberella's. You pretty comfortable where _you_ are, eh, Father?
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Thomas Anstey Guthrie
- Date: 1914 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Theater, Satire, Family
- Length: 1,542 words
- Structure: 1 section, 49 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Comedy — The play features humorous situations and dialogue, focusing on the absurdity of social interactions in a theater setting.
- Drama — The work explores interpersonal conflicts and emotions among characters in a confined space, highlighting human behavior.
- Theater — The setting is a theater during a performance, and the dialogue mimics the style of a play, emphasizing theatrical elements.
- Satire — The piece critiques social etiquette and the behavior of individuals in public spaces, using humor to highlight societal norms.
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Humor · Satire · Social commentary · Canadian literature · 19th century fiction · Comedy of manners · Upper class · Society · Etiquette · Marriage · Family dynamics · Love triangle