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Chapter 15Birth
Andrew refuses to give up — and a still-born baby breathes.
1. About
Author: A.J. Cronin. An extract about a young doctor's first difficult case.
2. Summary
- Dr Andrew Manson returns late at night and is called to Joe Morgan's house, where Susan is in labour.
- After a hard night, the baby is born apparently lifeless, and the mother is also in danger.
- Andrew first saves the mother, then works on the baby with cold and warm water and rubbing.
- After long efforts, the baby breathes; Andrew feels he has truly done something real.
3. Characters
Andrew Manson
dedicated young doctor.
Joe & Susan Morgan
couple who waited 20 years for a child.
The midwife
assists, thinks the baby is dead.
4. Themes
- dedication
- medicine and humanity
- perseverance
- hope
5. Key Points
- Setting: a Welsh mining town (Blaenelly).
- Mother saved first, then baby.
- Andrew's earlier low mood lifts.
- Contrast: textbook vs real life.
Remember: Andrew Manson | still-born baby revived | persistence
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