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  1. Harlon L. Dalton delineates three features of what has come to be called the “Horatio Alger myth.” What are they? How do they compare with Mr. Whitney’s statements in the excerpt from Ragged Dick (p. 1493)? Do they hold true today? Explain.

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    Questions: - Harlon L. Dalton delineates three features of what has come to be called the “Horatio Alger myth.” What are they? How do they compare with Mr. Whitney’s statements in the excerpt from Ragged Dick (p. 1493)? Do they hold true today? Explain.
  2. Dalton argues against the validity of the Horatio Alger myth. How persuasive are his arguments?

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    Questions: - Dalton argues against the validity of the Horatio Alger myth. How persuasive are his arguments?
  3. Dalton specifically addresses the Horatio Alger myth as it applies to African Americans. Does his analysis of the myth apply to other Americans as well? Explain.

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    Questions: - Dalton specifically addresses the Horatio Alger myth as it applies to African Americans. Does his analysis of the myth apply to other Americans as well? Explain.
  4. Do you agree with Dalton’s questioning of the power of merit in our society?

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    Questions: - Do you agree with Dalton’s questioning of the power of merit in our society?
  5. What is the rhetorical effect of mentioning Colin Powell twice, in paragraphs 6 and 14?

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    Questions: - What is the rhetorical effect of mentioning Colin Powell twice, in paragraphs 6 and 14?
  6. In the concluding paragraph, Dalton says, “we live today in an era of diminished possibilities.” How much does your assessment of Dalton’s argument depend on whether or not you agree with that assertion?

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    Questions: - In the concluding paragraph, Dalton says, “we live today in an era of diminished possibilities.” How much does your assessment of Dalton’s argument depend on whether or not you agree with that assertion?