Success
We all have different definitions of success. Most people allow their definition of “success” to de driven by someone or something else (status quo), for in Ragged Dick by Haratio Alger written in 1868, the protagonist Dick also last known as Richard Hunter looked at what someone else thought of a success and tried to attain it. This book tells about a poor boy struggles to become a success. Although Haratio Alger emphasizes the importance of pluck, luck and virtue, in attaining success, it is clear that success also depends on who you know, how you look, and what you are willing to change.Even though Fosdick had courage, what really mattered is how and who got him there. For with connections, Fosdick would not be able to get an honorable job. "That will be sufficient," said the shop-keeper, who knew Mr. Greyson's high character and position. "He could have no better recommendation. You may come to the store to-morrow morning at half past seven o'clock. (Alger 162)” Another boy who had better a “gentleman” as a father could have gotten the job but Mr. Greyson happened to shown up, for he was recognize as an aristocratic person. As Alger pointed out, “‘I've got the place,” said Fosdick, in accents of satisfaction; "but it was onl
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Approximate Word count = 1436
Approximate Pages = 6 (250 words per page double spaced)
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