The Go-Getter

The Go-Getter is about becoming one. It’s a tale that would appeal to inspire salesmen and employers. This short story was placed in the close of World War 1 and follows a fellow named William Peck. William is a disabled veteran who accomplishes his way to the top of Cappy Ricks’ Logging and Lumber Company. William endured an enormous amount of difficult challenges and overcame them with his wit and determined attitude. Peck’s first challenge was to get the job, he went directly to Cappy. Peck ended up getting the job. Peck never said what he wasn’t capable of; he merely told Cappy what he will do. He even turned the realization of not being able to complete a task, into a positive statement. Pecks did that by informing Cappy of how he will help him get out of firing him. Peck’s military involvement has left him physically disabled. Peck explains to Cappy about his disabilities and how he doesn’t let them affect him. I graciously approve of his obedient positivity. Some people give up after a miniscule incident, whereas Peck, keeps thriving to maintain a normal life. Peck’s determinate to go over some heads and get the job he wants was an applauding move. Peck’s understand that it take certain amount of heart to carry himself the way he does. He doesn’t want people looking down on him or think he is incapable because he is crippled. Skinner is a man who does depict Pecks this way.
Skinner is one of those cold people who look down on him. Skinner sees a nub arm and a few inches of his leg and doesn’t really give him a chance. Throughout the story, Skinner finds ways to make things worse. Cappy has to force Skinner to pay Pecks more. Skinner decides to give Peck Andrew’s salary, which is who Peck’s replaced. Cappy reminded Skinner of how Peck;s work is better than Andrew’s and urged Skinner to give him a better raise. While on the topic of Andrew, Cappy decided Peck might be right for the Shanghai job. Cappy decided to test Peck’s ability for the job, by