What Might Have Been Expected
What Might Have Been Expected
American Literature, Children & Young Adult Reading, Novels
What Might Have Been Expected, published in 1874 by Frank R. Stockton, is a juvenile fiction novel that follows siblings Harry and Kate Loudon as they strive to support their elderly friend, Aunt Matilda, an African American woman facing the threat of being sent to an alms-house. The story explores themes of friendship, responsibility, and imaginative problem-solving as the children devise plans to help her financially. Notable for its depiction of social issues in 19th-century America, the narrative highlights the bond between the young protagonists and their elderly companion through humor and determination.
