Contents of the Dead Mans Pockets

John D. Rockefeller once said “I do not think that there is any other quality so essential to success of any kind as the quality of perseverance. It overcomes almost everything, even nature.” In the story “Contents of the Dead Man’s Pocket” Tom Benecke perseveres towards his personal goals. For months, he spends most of his time working on a personal project in order to receive a raise in pay at work. But one day, a strong wind from outside blows an important yellow sheet of paper out the window. That single piece of paper contained all the data that he had collected for his personal project. Tom then chases after this piece of paper and follows it to the ledge on the 11th floor of his apartment building, refusing to just let all of his hard

Tom told George, Myrtle’s husband that it was Gatsby’s car that hit her. So George, seeking revenge, killed Gatsby.

- He offered me to take the blame, but I know that did not kill Jill and that man. I could not. I loved Jill - contritely said the man and shut by the hands face. - I saw how he killed her and was unable to help ... no one believes me, and ye believe not. So why come? Convince me that I is guilty? - Tom shouted loudly and dramatically jumped out of bed, his face was purple, his eyes were bloodshot, the veins on his neck swelled and began to throb. - And all because you find it easier to shift the blame on me, than to find the

As a youngster, Tom lived a VERY negligent life. He was physically abused by his father. Tom’s only friend was his dog. Later in his childhood, Tom got into a fight with some kids and during the fight his dog was shot and killed. At the age of 14 Tom decided to run away.

The Replacements’ 1987 song, "The Ledge" describes a boy's thoughts as he attempts to commit suicide. Jack Finney's "Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket" tells a short story of a man, named Tom Benecke, who has to reevaluate what he believes to be most important in his life. Together, "The Ledge" and "Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket" have an array of similarities and differences.

“Contents of a Dead Man’s Pockets” by Jack Finney is about a man, Tom Benecke, who is torn between two loves. Tom, the protagonist, is faced with a choice in the basic situation: work or family. He is put through many hardships that show him that he needs to prioritize his work and family life. This story, “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket”, shows its readers that if one does not prioritize their life, then they could lose everything. Life is a universal theme found in many different genres of writing. In the song “Glorious” Macklemore talks about how he is back and he takes all the chances that he can in life. The poem “Loveliest of Trees” talks about how the author does not have much time left, so he will take more chances and enjoy more things in life. The poem “George Gray” tells readers that he wishes that he had taken more chances in life. People are given many chances in life; therefore, they should take as many as they can get.

The working class can relate to the theme of the short story “Contents of the Dead Man’s Pocket,” by Jack Finney. More often than not, people strive to get to the top of their profession, but at what cost? The majority of people spend countless hours of their life working to provide for themselves and their loved ones. The irony of working all these hours to provide for your loved ones is that you will not see them nearly as much as desired because of work. In my opinion, the above passage is important to the story because Tom is now inside lying on the floor as a new man who knows what is important in life.

As the distance between him and the earth lessened, he became overwhelmed as he tried to think of all the people in his life he’d never see again: his fiancée, his mother and father, his brother whom he hadn’t spoken to in over three years. A lump of sadness burned his throat at this, but was quickly overshadowed by the looping image of seeing himself smash into the earth. He was also aware that he’d wet himself.

Jeannette falls out the side door of the car and tumbles down a hill, she was bleeding from her nose and bruised up her knees.This was when they were returning from a casino.

Comprehensive language, strong details, and descriptive language are all very apparent in Contents Of A Dead Man’s Pockets, written by Jack Finney, This short story revolves around a man named Tom Benecke who is a simple and hardworking man, but his hardworking tendencies cause him to dance with the devil and nearly lose his own life. Without quality details, images, and language, any novel will be dull and lifeless because the reader would not be able to connect to the story, thus making it less enjoyable and harder to understand.

At that time, I felt like a rookie sky diver preparing for his first plunge. The cabin door opens to reveal the extreme distance of his fall, which leads to either sheer excitement or eventual death. The naivete that sheltered his fear disappears at the sudden reality of the moment. By then, of course, it is much too late to turn back. The very thought that this was his idea seems absurd to him, and he feels like the only person on the face of the planet. And so he closes his eyes, takes a deep breath, and

In the begining of the Contents of the Dead Man’s Pocket, I agreed Tom’s action to go out the window to grab the paper. It was not that far, only few feet away, and it seem to be easy task that would finish quick.

Conclusion is necessary to the story Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket by Jack Finney because it expresses that life is about experiences. Tom Benecke’s realization that he is throwing his life away for his work is shown through his ambition to rise in his workplace above all else, the vast amount of danger and fear he places upon himself for work, and him becoming aware of his need to live life to its fullest represents why life cannot be about work, but must be about experiences. In the beginning of the story, Tom’s ambition to rise in his workplace is shown according to the extensive hours of work he has put into making a good name for himself. Before Clare leaves, she says, “It's just that I hate you to miss this movie; you wanted to see it too," and, “You

“A new realization breaks over me. Truth is, I don’t have to go home. Don’t have to face my parents. Don’t have to feel pain anymore. Don’t have to face my parents. Don’t have to feel pain anymore. All I have to do is let go of this rock. Stand up, throw my arms out to the sky, and let the wind take me. This, here and now, could be my fate. This would be a clean ending to my useless life. A good way to die. Slowly I peel shaking fingers off the rock, imagine the release as I let the wind shove me off the mountain, imagine falling like flying, sweet relief. I tense the burning muscles of my legs, ready to stand. To surrender. No, Danny. A voice rides the wind I lift my head up and squint against the wind and rain, somehow

As soon as Tom realised what happened, he was on the verge of crying and a was made by him. He was then seen crying heavily in the car driving back home. He went in immediately to see Myrtle. He even asked the policeman what happened and took care of Wilson, Myrtle’s