The Story of the Good Little Boy

Proposed book cover for “The Story of the Good Little Boy” by Mark Twain. The story is a satirical short story that follows the life of Jacob Blivens, a young boy who strives to be good in every way possible. Despite his best efforts to follow the teachings of Sunday school and lead a virtuous life, Jacob’s good deeds are repeatedly met with misfortune and tragedy. Each time Jacob tries to do something commendable, he ends up facing negative consequences, while those who behave badly seem to prosper. Through Jacob’s experiences, Twain critiques the notion of morality and suggests that life does not always reward those who are good and punish those who are bad. The story highlights the absurdity of blind adherence to moral codes and challenges traditional ideas of virtue and reward.