Kash’s story was captivating from the very beginning. From the first sentence, the reader is given insight into the historical time period that the story takes place in: the aftermath of the stock market crash of 1929. As we know, this was the most devastating stock market crash in American history, and it commenced the era known as The Great Depression. Kash effectively portrayed the way in which the stock market crash changed lives across the United States. The main character is a bank teller, who struggled as an immigrant and began working his way up through hard work and determination. Giving insight into the character’s history was effective, because it evoked sincere pity. We learn that he began working since the age of seven to support his mother. Also, I really enjoyed how Kash described his motivation to be “The American Dream.” The 1920s was an era of materialism, excess, and celebration. Kash’s repeated reference to The American Dream allow one to understand the significant drive this one intangible idea bestowed on millions of people. Kash’s historical references, such as the breadlines that were all too common during The Great Depression, were also very effective.
This story was very well written, clearly giving the reader a view into the life of someone living during the stock market crash of 1929. While we do not know this individual by name, we know that he is a man with a family. Before this day, he worked as a bank teller. As a child, he had lived in poverty, clawing his way out of the slums in pursuit of the American Dream. Now, as he loses his job, he can feel the dream slipping through his fingers. As he drops into bed after prayer, I felt my heart drop. This man may be fictional and not even have a name, but I truly felt bad for him. This story really helped me understand the struggles those affected by the crash faced. The ending of the story, which is the end of the narrators day, left me wondering what would happen next, yearning for more details.
Kash’s story was captivating from the very beginning. From the first sentence, the reader is given insight into the historical time period that the story takes place in: the aftermath of the stock market crash of 1929. As we know, this was the most devastating stock market crash in American history, and it commenced the era known as The Great Depression. Kash effectively portrayed the way in which the stock market crash changed lives across the United States. The main character is a bank teller, who struggled as an immigrant and began working his way up through hard work and determination. Giving insight into the character’s history was effective, because it evoked sincere pity. We learn that he began working since the age of seven to support his mother. Also, I really enjoyed how Kash described his motivation to be “The American Dream.” The 1920s was an era of materialism, excess, and celebration. Kash’s repeated reference to The American Dream allow one to understand the significant drive this one intangible idea bestowed on millions of people. Kash’s historical references, such as the breadlines that were all too common during The Great Depression, were also very effective.
This story was very well written, clearly giving the reader a view into the life of someone living during the stock market crash of 1929. While we do not know this individual by name, we know that he is a man with a family. Before this day, he worked as a bank teller. As a child, he had lived in poverty, clawing his way out of the slums in pursuit of the American Dream. Now, as he loses his job, he can feel the dream slipping through his fingers. As he drops into bed after prayer, I felt my heart drop. This man may be fictional and not even have a name, but I truly felt bad for him. This story really helped me understand the struggles those affected by the crash faced. The ending of the story, which is the end of the narrators day, left me wondering what would happen next, yearning for more details.
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