The Bottle Imp

Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale, "The Bottle Imp," follows Keawe, a poor Native Hawaiian, who acquires a magical bottle containing an imp that grants his every desire. The catch: he must sell it for less than he paid before he dies, or his soul will be damned to hell. The story explores themes of desire, consequence, sacrifice, and love as Keawe navigates the increasingly difficult challenge of ridding himself of the cursed object, especially after contracting leprosy and needing its power again. It's a compelling moral fable set against the backdrop of 19th-century Hawaii and Tahiti, offering rich opportunities for discussion about choices and their repercussions.

Keawe buys a magic bottle which brings him all that he desires but which he must sell before he dies in order to avoid spending eternity in hell.