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A SHORT SUMMARY OF "THE RATTRAP"

 


A SHORT SUMMARY OF "THE RATTRAP" 

"The Rattrap" by Selma Lagerlöf is a captivating story that weaves themes of compassion, redemption, and the inherent goodness in people. The tale centers around a poor, desolate peddler who roams the countryside selling rattraps and, out of desperation, resorts to petty theft to survive.

The peddler's life takes a dramatic turn when he is welcomed into the home of an old, lonely crofter, who shows him unexpected kindness and hospitality. However, tempted by the crofter's trust, the peddler steals his money and flees. Soon after, he loses his way in a dense forest, feeling as though he's trapped in a giant rattrap, symbolizing his life's predicament.

Fate leads him to the ironworks of a wealthy ironmaster, who, mistaking him for an old friend, invites him home. The ironmaster's daughter, Edla, sees through the peddler's facade but shows him genuine kindness and treats him with dignity. This unexpected compassion profoundly impacts the peddler, leading him to return the stolen money and leave a rattrap as a Christmas gift for Edla, along with a note revealing his true identity and thanking her for awakening his conscience.

"The Rattrap" beautifully illustrates how empathy and kindness can transform even the most wayward souls, suggesting that everyone has the potential for redemption.

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