The Portygee

"The Portygee" by Joseph Crosby Lincoln is a story that follows a boy named Albert Speranza as he begins a new chapter of his life with his grandparents, Captain Zelotes and Mrs. Olive Snow, in the town of South Harniss. Arriving on a cold night in December, Albert is torn between his memories of his old life in school and the unfamiliar surroundings. When he meets his grandfather tension is clearly present. The unique nature of his grandparents' household, including a housekeeper with her own relationship problems, further emphasizes the differences between Albert's past and his current situation. As Albert adjusts to his new environment, he faces the challenges of navigating his relationship with his family and the cultural differences of the Cape Cod community, promising a journey of personal growth and conflict.