My Friend Pasquale, and Other Stories

"My Friend Pasquale, and Other Stories" by James Selwin Tait is a collection of fictional narratives that starts with a tale about Pasquale, an intriguing man whose chance meeting with the narrator completely alters the narrator's world. The main ideas are affection, what people should to for each other, and the troubling side of people. As the narrator thinks over his connection with Pasquale, the story implies sadness mixed with mystery. At the beginning the narrator is heading home when he accidentally sees a cruel dog fight. He then sees Pasquale save one of the dogs. This leads to a strange friendship full of interesting talks and tense moments. Pasquale is shown to be caring but also very emotional. The narrator starts to consider what their bond really means and the unfortunate things that might come. This first story makes the reader want more and suggests there will be a thorough look into friendship and destiny as the stories progress.