| A family of Lithuanian immigrants come to America to start their new lives, but they discover that only the strong can survive. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book? - depressed Time/era of story - 1900-1920's Political/social activism Yes Plotlet: Life of a profession: Poverty, surviving Yes Kind of living: - general poverty story Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Job/Profession/Status story Yes Main Character Gender - Male Profession/status: Age: - 20's-30's Ethnicity/Nationality Main Adversary Identity: - society Setting United States Yes The US: - Midwest City? Yes City: - dirty, grimy (like New York) - dangerous - rude people - Chicago Misc setting Writing Style Amount of dialog - little dialog |
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