Adrift in the City Or, Oliver Conrad's Plucky Fight - Alger, Jr. Horatio
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Adrift In The City Or, Oliver Conrad's Plucky Fight is a coming-of-age story that delves into the struggles of a young boy seeking independence in a household filled with tension. The protagonist, Oliver, faces adversity from his stepbrother and stepfather, who embody entitlement and cruelty. The narrative highlights Oliver's determination to assert himself in a difficult environment, where he is often mistreated. A confrontation with his stepbrother marks the beginning of his fight for autonomy, as Oliver defends himself against bullying and stands firm in his values, despite being unjustly…mehr

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Adrift In The City Or, Oliver Conrad's Plucky Fight is a coming-of-age story that delves into the struggles of a young boy seeking independence in a household filled with tension. The protagonist, Oliver, faces adversity from his stepbrother and stepfather, who embody entitlement and cruelty. The narrative highlights Oliver's determination to assert himself in a difficult environment, where he is often mistreated. A confrontation with his stepbrother marks the beginning of his fight for autonomy, as Oliver defends himself against bullying and stands firm in his values, despite being unjustly accused by his stepfather. Through these early struggles, the novel explores themes of justice, resilience, and the importance of personal integrity. As Oliver navigates the challenges of family dynamics, he learns to confront adversity head-on, setting the stage for his growth as an individual and his pursuit of independence. The novel emphasizes moral lessons on standing up for oneself, dealing with unfair situations, and the power of perseverance in the face of hardship.
Autorenporträt
Horatio Alger Jr., an American novelist who lived from January 13, 1832, to July 18, 1899, authored books for young adults about poor lads who, through their good deeds, climb from impoverished roots to lives of stability and comfort in the middle class. His works are known for their "rags-to-riches" narrative, which had a formative influence on the Gilded Age United States. All of Alger's young adult books revolve around the idea that a young man can change his situation for the better by acting morally. The "Horatio Alger myth" holds that the young man achieves success via toil, however, this is untrue. The youngster behaves himself according to classic characteristics like honesty, generosity, and altruism in the actual stories, and success is invariably the result of an accident that works to the boy's advantage. The youngster might recover a sizable sum of money that was misplaced or save a passenger from a derailed carriage. A wealthy person notices the youngster and his predicament as a result of this. For instance, in one tale, a little child narrowly avoids being hit by a streetcar before being snatched away to safety by a homeless orphan youth.