
Power of the Dog
'Power of the Dog' Summary
The Power of the Dog revolves around the character of Charlies, a rugged and imposing rancher who embodies the untamed spirit of the frontier. He is a man of strength, dominance, and unwavering loyalty to his brother, but also possesses a cruel and unforgiving streak. The arrival of a refined widow and her meek son on a neighboring ranch disrupts Charlie's world, causing him to clash with the boy. Charlie, seeking to break the boy's spirit, subjects him to constant harassment and intimidation, testing the boy's resilience. As the story unfolds, the dynamic between these characters escalates into a complex power struggle that challenges the boundaries of morality and reveals the consequences of untamed passions. The novel delves into the depths of the human psyche, exploring themes of masculinity, dominance, vulnerability, and the profound influence of nature and circumstance on individual character.Book Details
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Rudyard Kipling
Britain
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