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Stover at Yale · Theme
The American Dream and Hardship
How Stover at Yale develops The American Dream and Hardship.
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.
Where it surfaces
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Swazey's story of earning his way from age twelve, working odd jobs across the country, and building a business embodies the American Dream.