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A review by shiradest
The Quest of the Silver Fleece by W.E.B. Du Bois
This novel is certainly a testament to the exploitation and cruelty of which human beings are capable. But it also bears witness to the possibility that comes with education, for all.
Had the so-called southern gentleman had a better understanding of his investments, his exploitation by Northern investors could have been spared, and obviously the education of our young heroes allowed the possiblity of escape from part of their problem, or at least the possiblity to envision another way to live.
The ending leaves me with mixed feelings. No redemption there, really, in an attempt to wash away his sins upon his death chair, IMHO. No atonement, merely admission, and that more from fear than any repentance. A bit like our country, still. But we could Do Better.
Had the so-called southern gentleman had a better understanding of his investments, his exploitation by Northern investors could have been spared, and obviously the education of our young heroes allowed the possiblity of escape from part of their problem, or at least the possiblity to envision another way to live.
The ending leaves me with mixed feelings. No redemption there, really, in an attempt to wash away his sins upon his death chair, IMHO. No atonement, merely admission, and that more from fear than any repentance. A bit like our country, still. But we could Do Better.