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A boy who got in a bad scrape, a bitter family quarrel, a baby who had come into the world deformed--the elder Duvitches, with their old-world wisdom and gift for accepting the inevitable, could sit by the hour and argue gently and convincingly against disgrace, false pride, grief, fear.
Ambrose J. Flack (March 16, 1902 – April 1, 1980) was an American novelist and short story writer best known for writing the short story "The Strangers That Came To Town". From the 1930s to 1969, Flack wrote stories and articles for The Saturday Evening Post, The New Yorker, and other publications.
Two brothers play a trick on an ethnic family that recently moved into town. Their father is furious and gives them a punishment that ends up affecting the whole family. A wonderful story for all ages, Flack captures the mood perfectly and gives a very satisfying and enjoyable ending.
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Apr 11, 2014 · Upon Martin's return he explains that the town was less impressed by the spaceship because the day before they were visited by a stranger who came to town, spoke of peace and love, performed miracles, and healed the sick.
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In his short story, “The Strangers that Came to Town”, Ambrose Flack is showing that true freedom is about being accepted. This short story shows the Duvitch family who don’t fit into a small town. The Duvitches receive lots of hate and harm from the small town with a friendly façade.
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Ambrose Flask attempts to unravel the true meaning of freedom in his short story “The Strangers That Came to Town. ” This story outlines the journey of the Duvitch family as they rise from the depths of oppression to obtain a sense of equality and acceptance from their society.
