| Caleb Williams becomes secretary to Ferdinando Falkland, a wealthy squire and a man he respects and loves greatly. When he discovers that Falkland has committed a murder and allowed two other men to be executed for that crime, he tries to leave him. Falkland, however, fearing the boy will betray his secret, has him imprisoned for debt.
Caleb changes his name and becomes a wanderer. Hunted and persecuted by Falkland, Caleb finally accuses him publicly. Falkland is tried, confesses and dies very soon after. But Caleb is stricken with remorse at having been the cause of Falkland's demise. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book? - thoughtful Time/era of story - 1600-1899 - Internal struggle/realization? Yes Struggle over Crime & Police story Yes Story of Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Main Character Gender - Male Profession/status: Age: - 20's-30's Ethnicity/Nationality Main Adversary Identity: - Male Age: - 40's-50's Profession/status: How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor Intelligence - Average intelligence Setting How much descriptions of surroundings? - 6 () Europe Yes European country: - England/UK Misc setting Writing Style Weird Victorian/Shakespearean English? Yes Amount of dialog - significantly more descript than dialog |
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