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Dick Hunter: Scholar of Life
Horatio Alger wrote Ragged Dick as a guidebook for young boys growing up during the late 19th century. Aimed at both the rich and the poor, Ragged Dick conveys that through hard work, persistence and steadfast morality one can better his own life considerably. ... Through Ragged Dick, Horatio Alger shows that street smarts and real life knowledge are more important and useful than a formal education.
Ragged Dick was written for children of all ages and social standing. ...
During the first three chapters of the story Dick Hunter introduced to the readers. Dick is describes as a good, caring, honest young man. While much time is spent on the goodness of Dick’s character, Alger is quick to point out his flaws. The audience is told of Dick’s habits of trickery and swearing, and that he has a strong penchant for gambling. ... However, the real lesson on self-improvement does not come until Dick’s chance meeting with Frank Whitney and his uncle. ... Whitney and his nephew, Dick jumps at the golden opportunity in front of him and offers to show Frank around New York City, to which Frank is a stranger and Dick is quite the expert.
Approximate Word count = 972
Approximate Pages = 3.9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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