He: Leopards Series B

by Katherine Anne Porter

Genres: Short Stories, Fiction

Hardcover

Published March 24, 1972

About the author

Katherine Anne Porter (15 May 1890 -18 September 1980) was a Pulitzer Prize-winning American journalist, essayist, short story writer, novelist, and political activist. She is known for her penetrating insight; her works deal with dark themes such as betrayal, death and the origin of human evil.
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Reviews

[Davina Dickerson · Rating 3 out of 5]

After reading this short story, I have a lot of thoughts to when it comes to Mrs Whipple’s character. While she does seem to love her son, and he is said to be her favorite, she doesn’t treat him the way one would their favorite child. She keeps him from doing the things he likes and is good at, she physically hits him despite him not being able to defend himself—at least verbally, and treats him as if he deserves less just because he doesn’t complain—which I’ll say once again that he CANT. I have many questions for Porter, but this was definitely a well written story. 6/10

[Vijay · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful short story about a couple near a farm down south, trying to lead a stable and respectable life in their community while handling their disabled kid 'He' along with their other two children.