Cape Cod Folks

"Cape Cod Folks" by Sarah Pratt McLean Greene is a story set in the late 1800s, telling of a young teacher who leaves her familiar life for a teaching job in the remote town of Wallencamp on Cape Cod. This is the tale about her quest for self-discovery. The story looks at the themes of community, the difficulties of teaching, and the special characteristics of a rural place. Readers meet Aunt Sibylla early on, a key person in Wallencamp, whose strong speech about the dangers of life on the Cape sets a serious tone, and the protagonist who is seeking self-definition through her new job. As the teacher spends her first night in Wallencamp, she meets interesting people, like the kind Keeler family. The teacher feels both worried and excited, forming an initial impression of the town's unique residents. This mix of humor, emotion, and local detail shows Greene's style, promising a close examination of the teacher's changing relationships within the town.