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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aRay, Anna Chapin,
_d1865-1945
245 1 4 _aThe Brentons
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-06-08
508 _aProduced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain material produced by Microsoft for their Live Search Books site.)
520 _a"The Brentons" by Anna Chapin Ray is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the young Scott Brenton, who is torn between pursuing a career in the ministry, as his mother desires, and following his passion for chemistry and scientific study. This conflict reflects the broader themes of ambition, parental expectations, and self-discovery that are central to the narrative. At the start of the novel, we find Scott returning home for the Christmas holidays during his junior year at college, where he faces a crisis of identity. His mother's prayer for his commitment to the ministry heavily weighs on him, especially after hearing commendations about his academic capabilities. The chapter details a tense breakfast conversation between Scott and his mother, showcasing their conflicting desires—her dream of him becoming a minister versus his burgeoning love for science. This initial exploration of their relationship sets the stage for Scott's internal struggles and the impact of familial expectations on individual choices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMothers and sons -- Fiction
653 _aHusband and wife -- Fiction
700 1 _aDexter, Wilson C.,
_d1882-1921
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21763
999 _c62909
_d62909