# How does Stover at Yale develop the theme of The American Dream and Hardship?

> Stover at Yale by Owen Johnson

## Answer

Stover at Yale by Owen Johnson develops The American Dream and Hardship across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.

Characters like Tom Regan embody the struggle for upward mobility through hard work and self-reliance, highlighting the contrast between privilege and the grit required to overcome economic and social barriers.

Swazey's story of earning his way from age twelve, working odd jobs across the country, and building a business embodies the American Dream.

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- [xv](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stover_at_yale_se/chapters/xv.md): Swazey's story of earning his way from age twelve, working odd jobs across the country, and building a business embodies the American Dream.

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