Answer and Explanation:
For a continuation of the story, I would write that Ponnyboy is older and begins to enter early adulthood, in late adolescence. as we know, his family does not have the money to keep him in college, which makes Ponnyboy start looking for a job, to have a better economic situation, since he believes that he will not be able to afford college with his own salary.
Although Ponnyboy has changed his life and moved away from gangs, he is unable to keep his past a secret and suffers from strong social prejudice in his job search. Even after finding a job, which he opposes very badly, Ponnyboy still suffers several abuses due to people's intolerance towards the past that he had.
In addition to suffering prejudice, Ponnyboy has horrible nightmares about the traumatic experiences he had in the first book, which adds another difficulty in life. Ponnyboy begins to believe that there is no future for a young man like him.
The resolution to these misfortunes begins to emerge when Ponnyboy becomes involved in a volunteer group at a local church, which tries to help young people find a better life than they live. Young people in this group receive counseling, psychological counseling and can even learn a professional trade, which helps Ponnyboy overcome his problems.
Nearly a century after its publication, F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" remains a literary classic. One challenge it presents, though, is understanding how the Roaring '20s tale of Jay Gatsby's pursuit of wealth and romance at all costs is still relevant nearly a century later. The novel's portrayal of materialism, superficial relationships and the myths of fame and celebrity create remarkable parallels between Gatsby's world and the present day.
Materialism
Possessions and status are a key ingredient to many of the characters' lifestyles. In order to attract Daisy's interest, Gatsby defines himself by his enormous house, decadent parties and distinctive cars and clothing. Daisy, too, values materialism, as the convenience of her marriage to wealthy polo player Tom Buchanan keeps her from fully embracing Gatsby's vision for their future. High school English teacher David Dowling writes that America's continued obsession with materialism is one reason for the novel's permanence, depicting the conflict between moral values and the desire for wealth that still entangles people today.
<u>Answer:</u>
<em><u>Descriptions of the setting, particularly the names of the streets, indicate "Araby" does not take place in the United States.*</u></em>
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<em>*See explanation for a more in-depth answer</em>
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<u>Explanation:</u>
There are subtle ‘hints,’ or details, presented throughout the story that show “Araby” is not taking place in the United States. For starters, the story states these two specific street names: “North Richmond Street” and “Buckingham Street.” Now, these are two street names that America does have. There is a Richmond Street located in Palmdale, California and there is a Buckingham Street in Fullerton, California. Based on this information alone one might (unknowingly & incorrectly) assume that the story is taking place in America. However, there is one sentence in the story that reveals this story could not have taken place in the United States. Read the first sentence of “Araby”:
<em>“North Richmond Street, being blind, was a quiet street except at the hour when the Christian Brothers' School set the boys free.”</em>
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According to this sentence, there is a Christian Brothers’ School located on North Richmond Street. Only one place in the world has an all boys school located on a street called North Richmond. That place is Dublin, Ireland. Therefore, based on the gathered information, it is safe to say that this story takes place in Dublin, Ireland; not the United States.
<em>FUN FACT:</em>
<em>The Christian Brothers’ School on North Richmond Street changed its name to O’Connell Secondary School.</em>
