Stove

Oral Presentation

Present by:

Samrach UK

Lecturer: Lim Kim Y ENG106

 Introduction

• Dorette and her brothers Derek and Garth live isolated in their remote
wilderness cabin. When Derek is injured by the outlaw Martin Dufour,
Garth leaves to find a doctor while Dorette cares for Derek. Their situation
becomes dire as their wood supply runs out, putting Derek's life at risk from
the cold. A stranger comes to help Dorette by cutting firewood through the
night, but it is revealed that he is actually Martin Dufour. As Dorette's
brother Garth returns with the doctor, recognizing Dufour, he flees into the
forest.
 From the story I learned that:

The importance of self-reliance in difficult circumstances

The danger of deception, even from seemingly helpful people

 The importance of self-reliance in difficult circumstances

Example: Dorette works tirelessly to care for her injured brother Derek alone, keeping the

stove fed despite her exhaustion and wounded hands from chopping wood. This shows her

resilience and ability to persevere through challenges independently.

 The danger of deception, even from seemingly helpful people

Example: When their wood runs out and Dorette is hopeless, the stranger appears to genuinely

help by cutting firewood. However, he turns out to be the dangerous outlaw Martin Dufour. This

underscores that appearances can be deceiving and not all individuals offering aid have good

intentions, requiring vigilance.

 Conclusion

In conclusion, Marjorie Pickthall's short story "Stove" presents a tale of survival in isolation that

underscores themes of self-reliance, compassion, and deception. Through Dorette's determination

to care for her injured brother alone despite immense challenges, the story demonstrates the

importance of independence and perseverance when faced with difficult circumstances.