Bret Harte’s story “The Outcast of Poker Flats” us a story that a person can relate to on a daily basis. In this story, the main aspect that stood out to me was the stereotypical statements and words about the outcast. The town of Poker Flats developed perceptions of certain people who were said to be a “prostitute,” “gambler,” “gambler,” “drunk ward,” and a “their. “These stereotypical and judging statements is what caught my attention in “The Outcast of Poker Flats.” Yes, indeed. All of the “outcast” possessed undesirable and unwanted characteristics, but those characteristics should not define who they are as a person. As people we tend to label and judge others based upon different stereotypes. “The Outcast of Poker Flats” is a prime
