“Daddy Long Legs” by Jean Webster Essay

protactinium grand Legs was written by Jean Webster on 1912. Her playscripts often feature young female protagonists who develop into a beautiful butterfly from being a caterpillar, so to speak. They mature intellectu completelyy, socially and morally. Jerusha Judy Abbott is the perfect example. She is an 18-year old girl who grew up in an orphanhood. She became sort of a helper as well in the orphanage since she is one of the eldest there. One day, one of the trustees that get down the orphanage every first Wednesday of the month offered Judy an opportunity to go to college as long as she becomes a writer and a monthly letter will be sent regarding the progress of her college life. The offer as well mentioned that the benefactor remains unknown and replies will not be given. She can only communicate with the secretary. passim college, Judy met new fri closures from different social classes, saw the world outside the orphanage and honed her skill in writing.She was satisfacto ry to write several poems and books that were rejected but still pursued until she perfected a book that pleasant the standards of one of the several publishing house where she sent her stories. She never spoiled herself too much because she matte up that the world does not owe her anything. In the end, she got her book published and fell in love. By yet reading the title, one wont know what the book is all about until one reads it. The book took me by surprise since I had a different kind of story in mind. I love the book because it showed hope, kindness, determination and love. It showed hope on the part of Judy Abbott for after spending her childhood in an orphanage she was given a chance to see the world outside the John Grier Home by outlet to college. The book is also composed of a series of letters written by Judy regarding her progress in college which is rather a one-sided correspondence. I do imagine where Judy is coming from.While growing up, Judy never experienced wh at it is like to have a family or anyone for that matter showing the slightest interest in her and and then suddenly, someone starts showering you with kindness, Ill be very grateful for that. Although the deal was clearly said to Judy that no tell will be given from her benefactor, Judy still continued writing with humour, honesty, and life as if she really knew Daddy Long Legs. She kept her feet on the ground that she never let neither the new environment she is in nor the gifts that Daddy Long Legs gave her change who she is but has helped her mold who she is going to be. Throughoutcollege, Judy transformed into a brisk and attractive young woman. She takes enormous delight in the little pleasures of ordinary life and believed in acquit will. She believes that regretting the past and anticipating the future makes you miss out the beauty of life that the present has to offer. The book, however, ended with Judy falling in love with Jervie Pendleton who happens to be Daddy Long Legs. The ending was romantic but also bothered me a bit since there is a fourteen year age gap between the two. But I guess, with the setting in 1912, women fell in love with more mature men.Judy even considered Daddy Long Legs her composite family. But WHAT CAN I SAY? True love prevails. It was justified at the end that Judy fell in love with Jervie Pendleton and NOT Daddy Long Legs who just happens to be her benefactor. Its such a sweet finish but left me hanging. It would have been better if Judy did not leave Jervie bit recovering from illness. It was mentioned, however, that they will be reunited again. I will definitely recommend this book. It is simple yet has a twist in the storyline. It is a wonderful story and it is a surprise love story because youll guess that it is just a story of an orphaned girl who becomes an author with the help of a stranger. You wont realize who loves whom until you get right to the very end. The love-hate-anger-gratitude relationship between Judy and the benefactor is also quite interesting. It appeals to all ages, young and old. It is easy to read because of the letter format.