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The short story 'The Three Strangers' by Thomas Hardy tells of a mystery to find which stranger at a party is a criminal. This lesson will explore the conflict of the story as well as the themes of justice and looks being deceiving.
The Three Strangers Synopsis
Thomas Hardy's short story The Three Strangers tells a tale of intrigue. During a stormy night in a remote cottage, there is a party to celebrate the birth and christening of a new baby. During the party, three strangers knock on the door. The tension of the plot increases when the guests realize they have a criminal in their midst. Fortunately for the sheep-stealing thief, the guests believe the incorrect person is the criminal. The thief gets away.
Let's explore the problems or conflicts in this story and then explore the main recurring ideas or themes.
Conflict
The major conflict in 'The Three Strangers' pits man against society. The escaped criminal tries to avoid capture while the guests work against him.
The conflict arises when the first stranger arrives. The suspicion of the cottage owners and guests grows as more strangers arrive during the night. After the third stranger arrives, has a terrified look on his face when the door opens, then runs away, everyone is on high alert. The report of a gunshot which lets people know there is an escaped criminal encourages those in the cottage to believe the third stranger is the criminal.
The third stranger ends up being the one to bring resolution to the conflict. He tells everyone he is the criminal's brother. He also reveals the first stranger is Timothy Summers, the thief. In this story, the conflict's resolution has the criminal escaping justice.
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The Three Strangers Synopsis
Thomas Hardy's short story The Three Strangers tells a tale of intrigue. During a stormy night in a remote cottage, there is a party to celebrate the birth and christening of a new baby. During the party, three strangers knock on the door. The tension of the plot increases when the guests realize they have a criminal in their midst. Fortunately for the sheep-stealing thief, the guests believe the incorrect person is the criminal. The thief gets away.
Let's explore the problems or conflicts in this story and then explore the main recurring ideas or themes.
Conflict
The major conflict in 'The Three Strangers' pits man against society. The escaped criminal tries to avoid capture while the guests work against him.
The conflict arises when the first stranger arrives. The suspicion of the cottage owners and guests grows as more strangers arrive during the night. After the third stranger arrives, has a terrified look on his face when the door opens, then runs away, everyone is on high alert. The report of a gunshot which lets people know there is an escaped criminal encourages those in the cottage to believe the third stranger is the criminal.
The third stranger ends up being the one to bring resolution to the conflict. He tells everyone he is the criminal's brother. He also reveals the first stranger is Timothy Summers, the thief. In this story, the conflict's resolution has the criminal escaping justice.
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