"The Outcasts of Poker Flat" by Bret Harte is primarily considered a short story in the Western genre, often blending elements of realism and local color. It explores themes of morality, redemption, and societal judgment through the lens of a group of marginalized characters in a frontier town. The narrative highlights the complexities of human nature and the struggles of outcasts against societal norms.
Bret Harte
The Outcasts of Poker Flat was written by American author Bret Harte. It was first published in 1869.
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At first, the group in "The Outcasts of Poker Flat" react with resignation and a sense of helplessness to their situation of being expelled from Poker Flat. They are initially despondent and resigned to their fate, but as the story progresses, they begin to show resilience and camaraderie in the face of adversity.
Mr. John Oakhurst, the "Duchess", "Mother Shipton", "Uncle Billy", Tom Simson, and Piney Woods
The vigilante archetype in "The Outcasts of Poker Flat" is represented by the group of townspeople who decide to rid their community of undesirables by exiling them. Their actions reveal a sense of self-righteousness and a willingness to take justice into their own hands.
Mr. John Oakhurst, the "Duchess", "Mother Shipton", "Uncle Billy", Tom Simson, and Piney Woods
The Outcasts of Poker Flat was created in 1869.
in The Outcasts of Poker Flat by Bret Harte, at the opening of the story, what has the secret committee of Poker Flat decide?
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The protagonist in "The Outcasts of Poker Flat" by Bret Harte is John Oakhurst, a professional gambler who is exiled from the town of Poker Flat. He embodies a complex mix of honor and despair, demonstrating a sense of morality despite his outsider status. As he interacts with other outcasts—a group of individuals marginalized by society—his character reveals themes of fate, friendship, and the struggle for survival in the harsh wilderness. Oakhurst's tragic end underscores the story's exploration of societal values and human resilience.
The Outcasts of Poker Flat - 1919 was released on: USA: 29 June 1919