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The Moral Sentiment
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Story Summary
In "The Moral Sentiment," a pugilist humorously engages with the Moral Sentiment of the Community, who is carrying a hat-box containing a new frown aimed at condemning pugilism. As they discuss the impact of the sport on his life, the pugilist's recollection of a recent fight captivates the Moral Sentiment, leading to a lighthearted exchange that embodies the wisdom-packed moral stories found in short tales with moral lessons.
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The story illustrates that societal norms and moral judgments can often be hypocritical, as the very individuals who criticize others may be drawn to the excitement or drama they seek to condemn.
Historical Context
This story reflects the cultural tensions between physicality and morality in 19th-century America, a time when pugilism (boxing) was both a popular sport and a source of moral contention. The dialogue between the Pugilist and the Moral Sentiment personifies the ongoing struggle between the values of strength and aggression versus societal expectations of decorum and propriety, echoing themes found in works like Mark Twain's satire and the broader literary tradition of personifying societal ideals. Such narratives often critiqued the hypocrisy of moral standards while highlighting the allure of raw human experience.
Our Editors Opinion
This story illustrates how societal norms and moral expectations can often be at odds with personal experiences and desires, reflecting the tension between communal values and individual choices in modern life. For instance, in a real-life scenario, a young athlete might struggle with their passion for contact sports in the face of societal pressure to prioritize non-violent activities, yet find themselves drawn into the excitement and camaraderie that such sports provide, ultimately prioritizing personal fulfillment over conforming to external moral judgments.
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Other names for this story
"Frowning Pugilist, The Hat-Box Dilemma, Pugilism vs. Morality, The Frownery Encounter, Boxing and Ethics, A New Frown Story, The Community's Frown, Moral Dilemmas in Boxing"
Did You Know?
This story cleverly juxtaposes the serious moralizing of societal norms with the lighthearted, sometimes absurd nature of human experiences, highlighting how even the sternest moral sentiments can be drawn into the excitement of life and conflict. The playful banter between the Pugilist and the Moral Sentiment underscores the tension between societal expectations and individual passions.
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Story Details
- Age Group
- adultkidschildrenstory for class 6story for class 7story for class 8
- Theme
- Conflict between societal norms and individual behaviorThe role of morality in communityThe nature of strength and vulnerability
- Characters
- PugilistMoral Sentiment of the Community
- Setting
- frownerycommunityhat-box