A Tree Grows In Brooklyn
Betsy Smith creates a most realistic family, the Nolans, who, despite their poverty, class, and meager lifestyle, are decent, good, and full of kindness. Taking place in the early 1900s, A Tree Grows In Brooklyn shows how life really was back then. In A Tree Grows In Brooklyn, there are many key elements which in my opinion makes for a good classic. It has an unusual time period, touching and unforgettable characters, an exemplary and easy-to-follow plot, and the ever-present universal themes. This book is no doubt a true, undeniable classic. This book takes place in Brooklyn, New York, in a town called Williamsburg. Williamsburg is a kind of town that is present today: a town full of crime, broken-up families, and poverty. Yet, I think the Nolans are very unique for a family who lives in the slums of Brooklyn; they are good people, just a young family of four. Katie, a young, hardworking mother with several jobs; Johnny, a drunken bum with an on-and-off job as a performer; their daughter, Francie, a hardworking and smart scholar who always strives to do her best; and her brother, Neely, bouncing off the walls with energy. Even though the Nolans are like the other families in their town, they are unique. They have
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Approximate Word count = 2545
Approximate Pages = 10 (250 words per page double spaced)
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