Good Intentions by W. W. Jacobs
"Good Intentions" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story written in the early 20th century. It is a comedic narrative that explores themes of jealousy, infidelity, and the complexities of romantic relationships. The story is set against the backdrop of a wharf, where the protagonist, the night-watchman, finds himself embroiled in the romantic entanglements of Captain Tarbell and the women in his life. The plot revolves around Captain Tarbell, who
is caught in a love triangle with two women, Mrs. Plimmer and Laura Lamb. The night-watchman becomes an unintended accomplice as he tries to juggle the demands of both women while managing the chaos that ensues. His efforts to keep the captain's secret leads to a series of humorous mishaps, culminating in an unexpected confrontation that threatens to expose everyone's intentions. As he attempts to maintain order and prevent disaster, the story culminates in a chaotic but ultimately comedic ending that highlights the absurdity of jealousy and the lengths to which people will go for love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943 |
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| Illustrator | Owen, Will, 1869-1957 |
| Title |
Good Intentions Ship's Company, Part 3. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 89.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Humorous stories, English |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 10563 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 20, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 117 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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