"The Provost" by John Galt is a story that looks at how people lead and communities work, as seen through the eyes of Mr. Pawkie, a man determined to climb the social ladder in the town of Gudetown. It begins with the widow of a previous Provost, Mrs. Pawkie, who thinks her late husband's writings about his time as mayor should be shared with the world. After she is convinced to publish it, the story focuses on Mr. Pawkie himself as he shares how his smart choices and desire for a better life helped him gain importance in his town. As he enters the world of politics, he tries to find a middle ground between what is expected of him as a leader and the everyday realities of dealing with people, creating a tale of character and ambition in a small-town setting.
The Provost
By John Galt
In a small town, one man's journey to power tests the boundaries of community and self-interest as he climbs the political ladder.
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About the AuthorJohn Galt is a character in Ayn Rand's novel Atlas Shrugged (1957). Although he is not identified by name until the last third of the novel, he is the object of its often-repeated question "Who is John Galt?" and of the quest to discover the answer. Also, in the later part it becomes clear that Galt had been present in the book's plot all along, playing several important roles though not identified by name.
John Galt is a character in Ayn Rand's novel Atlas Shrugged (1957). Although he is not identified by name until the last third of the novel, he is the object of its often-repeated question "Who is John Galt?" and of the quest to discover the answer. Also, in the later part it becomes clear that Galt had been present in the book's plot all along, playing several important roles though not identified by name.
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