It seems that the present, older and world-weary Tom looks upon this with ironic nostalgia at his own innocence of the world and reality. ... Another point worth noting is that Laura is a rarity in that day and age when the great depression made many, including young women of Laura's age into hardy, assertive and industrious characters scrapping a living through whatever means they can. ...

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• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate