1. david leeb
Crane wrote the story "The Monster" the late 1800's when racism was a very real and almost natural part of life. ... Trescott defended his efforts and all of his efforts concerning Henry in the story with the short phrase "He saved my boy." ... The story ends with Trescott's wife weeping over a failed tea party. ... His stories also carried warm themes and meaningful morals. His short story "The Man that Corrupted Hadleyburg" showed his ability to expose the negativity of human frailty, but at the same time make it funny. ...
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- Grade Level: High School