02446cam a22003613u 4500 32551 UtSlPG 20260610133737.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS De Vet, Charles V., 1911-1997 Big Stupe Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Galaxy Science Fiction March 1955. Release date is 2010-05-27 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Big Stupe" by Charles V. De Vet is a science fiction short story published in the mid-1950s. Set on a desert planet known as Waterfield's Planet, the narrative explores themes of cultural interactions between Earthmen and the native tribes they encounter. The story delves into the challenges of communication, power dynamics, and the humorous undertones of misunderstandings in cross-cultural exchanges. The plot follows a crew of Earthmen, led by the conceited psychologist Bruckner, as they attempt to establish a peaceful relationship with the local tribes while searching for valuable mineral deposits. Tensions rise when a drunken crewman, Majesky, disrupts a cultural celebration, leading to an altercation with the natives. Throughout their time on the planet, the crew is entertained by a comical creature named Big Stupe, whose silly and clumsy antics provide levity amidst the unfolding drama. Ultimately, despite some friction, the Earthmen manage to secure a semblance of respect from the natives and prepare to leave, only to discover that their beloved Big Stupe is also seen as a part of their own identity by the locals. The story blends humor with a thoughtful examination of human nature and intercultural complexities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Human-alien encounters -- Fiction Kossin, Sandy Produced from Galaxy Science Fiction March 1955. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32551 73397 73397