Well, in "Look Homeward, Angel", the author focus on the setup that is real dystopian
Living in a dystopian community could be realy dehumanizing sometimes. It is particularly delirium,
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He might as well follow his dad's career path. Being raised on a farm had exposed him with how it was run. He already has the skills because his father had given him enough training to be prepared in a farm. It would be convenient for him to continue his dad's plan.
