Bob's Redemption / Captains All, Book 5.

Name: Bob's Redemption / Captains All, Book 5.
Author: W. W. Jacobs

By W. W. Jacobs

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A narrator catalogs instances of misplaced gratitude and centers on a seaman who, after being saved from drowning by a shipmate, repays the debt with unquestioning deference that the rescuer soon exploits. The rescuer ingratiates himself with the rescued man's sweetheart, lodges with him, and gradually monopolizes his outings and money until the couple quarrel and the rescued man resolves to leave. Told with colloquial humor and compact character sketches, the story examines reciprocity, opportunism, and the ironic costs of excessive gratitude.

About the Author

W. W. Jacobs

W. W. Jacobs was an English author best known for his humorous short stories and novels, often set in the coastal regions of England. His writing is characterized by a keen observation of human nature and a talent for creating vivid characters. One of his most notable works is "The Monkey's Paw," a classic horror story that explores themes of fate and the supernatural. Jacobs also wrote extensively about the lives of fishermen and the quirks of seaside communities, as seen in his collection "At Sunwich Port." His contributions to literature have left a lasting impact, particularly in the genre of comic fiction.