The Poor Traveller by Charles Dickens (illustrated ver)
Summary
TLDRIn Charles Dickens' 'The Poor Traveler,' Richard, later known as 'Double Dick,' seeks enlistment and a desire to be shot after heartbreak. His life changes when Captain Taunton inspires him to become a brave soldier. After Taunton's death, Double Dick avenges his friend, rises in rank, and reunites with his lost love, Mary Marshall. The story concludes with Double Dick's forgiveness of a French officer, reflecting the theme of redemption and the power of forgiveness.
Takeaways
- 🕊️ The story is set in the late 18th century and revolves around a character named Richard, who later adopts the name 'Double Dick'.
- 💔 Richard, initially poor and heartbroken after being rejected by his betrothed, Mary Marshall, enlists in the army seeking a purpose and even a death.
- 🔄 Richard's life changes when he meets Captain Taunton, who inspires him to become a better person and soldier.
- 🏰 Richard's transformation is marked by his progression from a reckless private to a respected sergeant and later to an ensign in the army.
- 🗡️ The narrative includes a pivotal battle where Richard's friend, Captain Taunton, is fatally wounded by a French officer.
- 📜 Richard is entrusted with a final request from Taunton to write to his mother, which signifies a deep bond between the two.
- 🏥 After a long recovery, Richard returns to active duty and is eventually promoted to the rank of Captain.
- 💌 The story of Mary Marshall is reintroduced, revealing her enduring love for Richard and her new identity after hearing of his bravery.
- 🤝 Richard's final act of forgiveness towards the French officer who killed his friend shows his growth and understanding of the complexities of war.
- 🏡 Mrs. Taunton's journey to Southern France and her connection with a local family, including the French officer's daughter, adds a layer of reconciliation and healing.
- 🌄 The story concludes with a sense of closure and forgiveness, emphasizing the themes of personal growth, redemption, and the power of human connection.
Q & A
What was the year when the traveler arrived in Chadam?
-The traveler arrived in Chadam in the year 1799.
Why did the traveler want to enlist in the Cavalry?
-The traveler wanted to enlist in the Cavalry because he was poor and without a penny in his pocket.
What was the traveler's original name, and why did he change it to 'Dick'?
-The traveler's original name was Richard. He dropped his surname on the road down and took up 'Dick' as his new surname because 'Dick' is an abbreviation for Richard.
Why was the traveler also known as 'Double Dick'?
-He was called 'Double Dick' because after being betrothed to Mary Marshall, she broke up with him, making him 'double broke'.
What was the name of the captain who influenced Richard Double Dick's life?
-The name of the captain was Captain Taunton.
How did Captain Taunton's regiment come to be in India?
-Captain Taunton's regiment was in India because England formed an alliance with Austria against Napoleon Bonaparte.
What significant event occurred in 1805 that changed Richard Double Dick's life?
-In 1805, Richard Double Dick single-handedly cut his way through a solid mass of men, rescued his wounded Captain, and was promoted to Sergeant Major.
What happened to Captain Taunton during the confrontation with the French army at BOS?
-Captain Taunton was shot three times in the chest by the French army and died, asking Richard Double Dick to write to his mother about their friendship.
How did Richard Double Dick's life change after the death of Captain Taunton?
-After Captain Taunton's death, Richard Double Dick became more determined, seeking revenge on the French officer responsible and preserving a packet of hair to give to Taunton's mother.
What was the name of the woman Richard Double Dick was originally betrothed to, and what was her role later in the story?
-Richard Double Dick was originally betrothed to Mary Marshall. She later reconnected with him after learning about his bravery and their shared past, eventually marrying him.
How did Richard Double Dick's relationship with Mrs. Taunton evolve over time?
-Richard Double Dick's relationship with Mrs. Taunton evolved from a soldier paying respects to a fallen comrade's mother to a son-replacing relationship, with mutual care and affection.
What was the significance of the French officer's presence at the Chateau in the story's conclusion?
-The French officer's presence at the Chateau signified Richard Double Dick's opportunity for forgiveness and reconciliation, as he forgave the officer for his past actions in the name of duty.
Outlines
📚 Transformation and Bravery: The Tale of Richard 'Double Dick'
The first paragraph introduces us to Richard, a poor traveler who, after a failed romance, enlists in the military under the alias 'Double Dick'. His initial recklessness and drunkenness in the barracks are contrasted with his transformation after an encounter with Captain Taunton, who inspires him to change his ways. Richard's bravery in battle, especially his rescue of the wounded Captain Taunton, leads to his promotion. The paragraph concludes with the tragic death of Captain Taunton and Richard's promise to his friend, setting the stage for Richard's future actions and motivations.
💕 Reunion and Redemption: Love and Forgiveness in Post-War Life
In the second paragraph, we follow Richard's journey from a decorated soldier to a man seeking closure and forgiveness. After the war, he fulfills his promise to Captain Taunton by visiting Taunton's mother and recounting their friendship. This encounter leads to a reconnection with his former love, Mary Marshall, who has been inspired by Richard's heroic deeds. The story culminates in a surprising encounter with the French officer responsible for Taunton's death, where Richard chooses forgiveness over revenge, embodying the spirit of divine forgiveness. The narrative concludes with a call to action for the audience, presumably to engage with the storyteller's website for more content.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Traveler
💡Enlist
💡Cavalry
💡Regiment of the line
💡Betrothed
💡Double Dick
💡Captain Taunton
💡Flogged
💡Napoleon Bonaparte
💡Proclamation of Peace
💡Sergeant Major
💡Forgiveness
Highlights
In 1799, a relative of the author arrives in Chadam penniless, seeking to enlist in the Cavalry.
Unable to join the Cavalry, he enlists in the Regiment of the line, desiring to be shot.
Richard, the traveler, drops his surname and adopts 'Dick', leading to the nickname 'Double Dick'.
Double Dick was previously betrothed to Mary Marshall, who broke off the engagement.
In the barracks, Double Dick is known for being drunk and reckless.
Captain Taunton, a young officer with bright eyes, inspires Double Dick to change his ways.
Double Dick's transformation begins when he kneels before Captain Taunton, kissing his hand.
In 1799, Napoleon Bonaparte stirs against England, leading to an alliance with Austria.
Corporal Richard Double Dick serves in India with Captain Taunton's regiment.
Double Dick is promoted to Sergeant for his bravery, known for cutting through enemy lines.
At the Battle of BOS, Captain Taunton is fatally wounded by a French officer.
Taunton's last words to Double Dick include a request to write to his mother.
Double Dick buries Taunton and vows to avenge his friend's death.
After the war, Double Dick, now Lieutenant, returns to England to meet Taunton's mother.
Taunton's mother and Double Dick form a bond, as if they regained a son and mother.
Double Dick is severely wounded but survives, waking in a hospital to find Taunton's mother.
Mary Marshall, Double Dick's former fiancée, reappears, revealing she never stopped loving him.
Double Dick and Mary are reunited and plan to marry, symbolizing a new beginning.
Double Dick is discharged as Captain and continues his recovery in Southern France.
In France, Double Dick encounters the French officer who killed Taunton, leading to a moment of forgiveness.
The story concludes with Double Dick making peace with his past and looking forward to a future with Mary.
Transcripts
the poor traveler by Charles Dickens in
the year 1799 a relative of mine came
limping down to the town called chadam
he was a poor traveler without a penny
in his pocket he went there to get
enlisted in the Cavalry but there was no
Cavalry in chadam so he enlisted in the
Regiment of the line he wanted to join
the regiment not because of the money
but because he wanted to get shot
Richard was his name he dropped his
surname on the road down and took up
dick as his new surname but since dick
is an abbreviation for Richard people
called him dble dick he had been
betrothed to a beautiful lady called
Mary Marshall but she broke up with him
thus double dick was actually double
broke and that gave him the
determination to get shot in the chattam
barracks Richard double dick was always
drunk and Reckless it was clear to
everyone in the barracks that Richard
double dick would be flogged Captain
tunon was a young gentleman not five
years his senior he had bright handsome
dark eyes which Richard double dick felt
ashamed when looking at them one day
Richard double dick was called upon to
Captain taunton's orders double dick do
you know where you're going to to the
devil sir I feel pain to hear that I'm a
common Soldier ready to be shot at any
moment wouldn't your mother be happy if
your Praises were sounded from mouth to
mouth through the whole regiment through
the whole country I thankful to say that
she's dead sir she would never have
heard any good of me oh spare me sir my
friend God bless you sir somehow the
dark bright eyes of the captain made
private Richard double dick dropped down
upon his knee kissed the officer's hand
and left as an altered man in year 1799
Napoleon bonapart began to stir against
England in India in the very next year
England formed an alliance with Austria
against him Captain taunton's regiment
was in India and with him was Corporal
Richard doubledick in year 1801 the
Indian army were on the coast of Egypt
next year was the Proclamation of short
peace and they were recalled well known
to thousands of men for his bravery he
was promoted to Sergeant Richard
doubledick in year 1805 people were
amazed at how the sergeant major cut his
way single-handedly through a solid mass
of men and even rescued his wounded
Captain he then became enen Richard
double dick but one fateful day at BOS
when our men were working in the
trenches Captain Taunton and Richard
double dick were confronted with a
formidable French army led by a handsome
officer of 5 and 30 when this officer
waved his sword the French fired in
obedience and Captain tunon fell he
received three shots to the chest dear
double dick I'm dying for the love of
Heaven no
the bright black eyes so very dark now
smiled upon him write to my mother tell
her how we became friends it it will
comfort her as she comforts me he spoke
no more enen Richard double dick buried
his friend on the field and became aone
bereaved man beyond his duty he had two
remaining cares in life one to preserve
the little packet of hair he was to give
to taunton's Mother the other was fined
at French officer for Revenge the war
went on it was his turn to leave the
regiment is Lieutenant Richard
doubledick in year 1814 Napoleon
bonapart was exiled 35 years of age
Lieutenant Richard doubl Dick was back
in England he had yet to meet that
French officer that took away his friend
although he was weak and suffered pain
he lost not an hour in getting down to
where Ton's mother lived he told her how
he and her son became friends he saved
me from wood made me a human creature
War me from infamy and shame oh God
forever bless him as he will he will he
will I know he is in heaven but oh my
darling boy my darling boy it gradually
seemed to him as if he had recovered a
mother and she a son this was indeed the
first time he had ever turned his face
toward the old colors with a woman's
blessing the famous regiment was early
in the battle even if the lieutenant was
seen to fall it swept on to avenge him
Lieutenant Richard double dick was so
disfigured by Blood and mud as to be
hardly recognizable for Humanity his
body was sent to the Hospital in
Brussels and there it lay week after
week through the long bright summer days
until the Harvest spared by the war was
ripened and gathered in slowly laboring
through a long heavy dream of confused
time and space Lieutenant double dick
came back to life the Autumn evening
Sunset through the window was so
tranquil and so lovely that he thought
he had passed into another world
taon are you near me a face bent over
him not his his mother's I came to nurse
you we have nursed you many weeks where
is the regiment what has happened May I
call your mother what has happened
mother a great Victory dear the war is
over and the regiment was the bravest in
the field a few days later another woman
came to his room can you be to see a
stranger would you like to see a
stranger stranger a stranger now but not
a stranger once Dear Richard Richard
double finally recognized who she was
Mary Marshall I have another name do you
want to hear it don't tell me you are
married I'm not breaking a rash vow
Richard do you want to hear my other
name never she began telling him her
story she confessed that she still loved
him wholeheartedly even after she left
him she never knew he was such a brave
Soldier and beloved by thousands and
thousands the mother of his dear friend
found her and showed her in all his
triumphs he had never forgotten her he
was wounded in a great battle and he was
brought dying here in Brussels she came
to watch and tend him when he lay at the
point of death he wished to marry her
before he died and that was the origin
of her new name Richard and Mary kissed
it was a long recovery but they were
happy through it
all he was discharged as Captain Richard
doubledick but even then it became
necessary for the captain instead of
returning to Britain to complete his
recovery in the climate of Southern
France Mrs Taunton went to the
neighborhood of X she grew into intimacy
with a family belonging to that part of
France the intimacy began in her often
meeting a pretty child a girl who was
never tired of listening to the solitary
English lady's stories of her poor son
in the cruel Wars at length she came to
know the family so well that she
accepted their invitation to pass her
last month of residence under their roof
Captain double dick now a hearty
handsome man in full Vigor of Life came
to visit Mrs Taunton and X he reached a
large Chateau of a genuine old ghostly
kind he walked in as the entrance Door
stood
open after a while in the gallery his
face turned white as he saw the French
officer the one who killed his friend
Miss Captain Richard double dick un
Shante to receive you my apologies my
servants were all out in the air it was
my daughter's birthday I'm sure you
heard that she was cherished by Adam
Taunton he has not remembered me as I've
remembered him how should I tell him you
were at whato I was and at
B Spirit of my departed friend is it you
who has shown me the blessing of an
altered Time by making me search for
this French officer is it you who have
sent your mother to me to stay my Angry
hand is it you who reminded me that he
was just doing his duty just like you
and I did ours and so he made a second
resolution in life when he touched the
French officer's glass with his own at
dinner he secretly forgave him in the
name of the Divine forgiver of
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