02446cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000034001122450024001462640051001703000047002213360026002683370026002943380036003205000031003565080075003875201520004625340045019826530024020276530022020518560042020739990017021159096UtSlPG20260610133229.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aMacDonald, George,d1824-190510aWeighed and Wanting 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-10-01  aProduced by David Garcia, Jonathan Ingram and Distributed Proofreaders  a"Weighed and Wanting" by George MacDonald is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. This work delves deeply into the emotional and moral landscapes of its characters, particularly focusing on themes of struggle, aspiration, and human relationships, set against the backdrop of a changing society. The story introduces the Raymount family, emphasizing the complexities of their interactions and individual struggles, especially that of the eldest son, Cornelius, whose discontent and rebellious spirit appear to overshadow the family's dynamics.  The opening of "Weighed and Wanting" presents a gray and dreary autumn day in Burcliff, reflecting the melancholy mood of its characters. We find Mrs. Raymount, the mother, embroidering with calm acceptance, while her son Cornelius expresses frustration with the oppressive weather that interrupts his holiday. The interactions between Cornelius and his sister Hester reveal familial tension; he feels trapped by societal expectations, while Hester displays a more optimistic and compassionate outlook. Their conversations highlight Cornelius's dissatisfaction with life and his longing for escape from his duties at the bank, setting the stage for themes of inner conflict and the search for meaning throughout the narrative. As Hester contemplates her place in the world, the narrative promises to explore her potential as a musical force for good against the backdrop of her brother's struggle to find purpose. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aScotland -- Fiction  aChristian fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9096  c50942d50942