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When Dreams Come True
Few people, even in today's world, are truly open-minded to the differences of others. They decide at an early age what, they believe, is the right way to live. But what happens when a truly unique boy is brought up in an environment where he is forced to believe he only has one option in life? "Paul's Case" by Willa Cather is a short story beautifully illustrating a young boy fighting to hold on to his identity in a town where his dreams are looked down upon and criticized. His struggle is displayed through characterization, setting, and symbolism.
Characterization sets the stage for the beginning of Paul's fatal battle. Paul is described as being different from what most consider a normal boy. A stereotypical boy likes to roll in the mud, ride bicycles, play with toy soldiers, and even participate in rough sports. Paul was quite the opposite. He had a deep appreciation of the fine arts, which is incredibly rare among adolescents. Before work, he......

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