The Pupil by Henry James, Fiction, Classics, Literary

Pemberton, an impoverished Oxford graduate, becomes a tutor for the gifted eleven-year-old Morgan Moreen, developing a strong bond with him. However, Morgan's family neglects to pay for Pemberton's services and their hotel bills, forcing him to seek additional work. Faced with the dilemma of either rescuing Morgan from his dysfunctional family or pursuing a more stable life for himself, Pemberton must navigate the complexities of loyalty, responsibility, and personal ambition.