Rope by Holworthy Hall

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Author Hall, Holworthy, 1887-1936
LoC No. 22019906
Title Rope
Note Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Rope" by Holworthy Hall is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the main character, Henry Devereux, and his tumultuous relationship with his judgmental Aunt Mirabelle, as well as his uncle, John Starkweather, who has plans for Henry's future that include a surprising twist. The novel explores themes of expectations, social class, and personal responsibility through Henry's interactions with his relatives and the potential consequences of his choices. The opening of "Rope" introduces Henry as he returns home from a house party, immediately met with criticism from Aunt Mirabelle, who disapproves of his lifestyle and choices. The dialogue captures their strained relationship, illustrating how Henry struggles under the weight of familial expectations and the judgment of his aunt. After a brief encounter with his uncle, who hints at expectations regarding work and maturity, Henry learns that he has been left a business by his late uncle—a run-down movie theater. This revelation sets the stage for the central conflict of the story, as Henry grapples with the challenges of operating the theater and the implications of proving himself to his family, while also balancing his new marriage to Anna Barklay. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fiction
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EBook-No. 29570
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 5, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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