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Horatio Alger's 'Ragged Dick'/ Social Mobility

A 5 page essay that discusses how this nineteenth century author's work revolved around the idea that through hard work and good character anyone could rise to the upper class in America and achieve the 'American Dream.' The writer shows how Ragged Dick, the original 'rags to riches' story, typified the formula that Alger followed for the rest of his career making the Horatio Alger story a part of American culture.

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