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Harold Hardscrabble
by G. D. Dess
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Introduction
Harold Hardscrabble captures the feelings of frustration and helplessness that many of us experience in our daily lives. These sentiments are embodied in the contemplative, quietly charming protagonist, Harold, who, like Walter Mitty, lives largely in his own world of thoughts and dreams. We follow Harold's transformation from a dreamer to a man of action as he struggles to discover how to live a meaningful life in a materialistic world.
Harold copes admirably with the many disasters and injustices that assail him on his life's journey; but when he is finally overcome by circumstances beyond his control, he is forced to take matters into his own hands to attain justice for the all the misfortunes he has been made to suffer. This is a story of a quest for self-realization that unfolds slowly as it builds to its explosive climax.
Excerpt
We all know people whose lives didn’t work out the way they appeared destined to unfold…people who drifted off in a direction that could not have been foretold. Harold Hardscrabble was one of these people. ... view entire excerpt...Discussion Questions
Do you think Harold has an idyllic view of the past?Why, in your opinion, doesn't Harold conform and live a life like everyone else?
Does the critique of contemporary society that the book portrays seem reasonable to you?
What do you think Harold's idea of a meaningful life would be?
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