Weir of Hermiston: An Unfinished Romance

"Weir of Hermiston: An Unfinished Romance" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a tale set in the Scottish countryside about family expectations, what's right and wrong in society, and how people act on the outside versus how they feel inside. The story revolves around Judge Adam Weir, his gentle wife Jean, and their son Archie, who begins to see the world, justice, and kindness differently. The book starts by showing the difficult situation in the Weir's family, with Jean's background and Adam's powerful yet cold personality. The story shows the tension between them, where Jean is quiet and obedient, and Adam is tough and sticks strictly to his duty. Archie is stuck between his parents' different beliefs, and the book suggests he is trying to find himself and deal with his father's severe decisions, especially about judging people. As problems arise, especially concerning whether it's right to execute criminals, the reader is drawn into a story full of conflict and deep feelings. This sets the scene for Archie's journey to find peace within himself and understand the world around him.