The Pupil

The Pupil "The Pupil" is about the tragedy of a penniless college student and an 11-year-old elementary school student. Morgan is a sensitive and loving boy. His family worships money, status and power. And he didn't fit in with the rest of the family. His parents used Morgan as a comparison tool. In order to survive, pemberton, a college student, chose to tutor Morgan, a primary school student. After spending some time with Pemberton, Morgan felt a warmth he had never had. Then he decided to run away with Pemberton. He wanted to live with Pemberton forever, but he failed because of financial problems. At the end of the story, Morgan becomes the victim of his parents. The tragic ending of the novel is both classic and ironic. By describing the tragedy between Morgan and Pemberton, the author shows the reader the social atmosphere of the time. It was a time of money, status and power. In such a social environment, children do not receive the care they deserve. Led to countless tragedies like Morgan's. Through Morgan's example, the author warns us that we should let our children grow up in a healthy and caring environment and educate them properly. As adults, we should set an example, avoid following suit, and resist the unhealthy atmosphere.