Something

“Something” is a thought-provoking classic by Hans Christian Andersen about five brothers, each determined to become ‘something’ in life, yet choosing very different paths. The eldest becomes a humble brickmaker, the second a master builder, the third an architect, the fourth a self-proclaimed genius, and the fifth a critic. After becoming what they wanted, each brother lived a different life and died in a different way. When they reach the gates of heaven, the youngest one finds himself alongside a poor woman, Margaret, who is to be taken into heaven. What good deed of Margaret earns her a place in heaven? Which of the brothers is allowed permission to enter? And what does the story reveal about what truly counts as “something” in life? Read this inspiring tale to discover how simple acts of kindness can hold greater value than ambition alone.