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| "The Clemency of the Court" | |
|---|---|
| Short story byWilla Cather | |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Short story |
| Publication | |
| Published in | The Hesperian |
| Publication type | Student newspaper |
| Publication date | 26 October 1893 |
"The Clemency of the Court" is a short story byWilla Cather. It was first published on 26 October 1893 inThe Hesperian.[1]
The title refers to Serge's being in prison for the rest of his life rather than being given thedeath penalty.
Serge, a man who was brought up by a Russian woman after his mother died, kills the babushka's husband after he kills Serge's dog. Serge is then sent to a borstal. The story ends with the rationale that even though life was tough in Russia, the United States cares for their children no better.
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