Ragged Dick by Horatio Alger :: Ragged Dick Horatio Alger

chevvy Dick by Horatio Alger Ragged Dick is a refreshful written in the 1800s by Horatio Alger. It is a story near a young boy named Richard Hunter, also known as Ragged Dick, as he progresses though his childhood. Ragged Dick is a common Rags to Riches story where Dick struggles through the hardships of city life, trying to hand the American Dream. As a child, Dick is nothing much(prenominal) than a poor city boy who is trying to bring specie on the streets of saucily York City. He spends his time shining shoes for functional men, making only about ten cents a pair. Although he whole shebang and struggles to remain an honest, hardworking boy, he also gets caught up with smoking cigarettes and gambling. through and through Dicks shoe-shining business, he tends to meet lots of people. Each and both day is another learning experience for Dick. There are many times when Dicks integrity and honesty are tested, til now being a boy of good trust, he never cheats anyone. As time goes on, Dick eventually meets a young boy named weenie, who is of a wealthy family, but is not at all familiar with New York City. Dick makes a very intelligent proposal he offers to argue Frank all around the city, and take him to all the famous places. junior Frank accepts the proposal, and in exchange, his uncle buys Dick a new suit, and helps him clean himself up. This was the reliable turning point in Richard Hunters life because Franks family was able to help young Dick. They did this by providing shelter and more importantly, friendship for him. From this point forward, Richard Hunter was no longer on the streets, and was resolute to never look back. He was able to get a job, earn more money, and eventually succeed in achieving his dreams. While reading this book, I really was able to put myself in the story, and live Dicks life with him. This typical story of Rags to Riches, is a general authorship for many people lives. Today, as well as back in the 1800s w hen the story was written, many everybodys dream is to achieve success. This formally became known as The American Dream. Although this may seem singular for everyone to have the same idea, it really isnt when you look at it with an free perspective.