1. Generation X
... Clair, and Dag to construct a literary portrait of their generation. The job market, consumerism, and literary terms each contribute to identifying the 1980s generation that came of age. Generation X presents the post baby boomer generation who lost the "genetic lottery- causing job dissatisfaction, baby boomer resentment, and the search for something different. Dag's story illustrates the X generation job market headed by those such as his boss, ... your brand new million-dollar home when we can barely afford to eat Kraft Dinner sandwiches in our own grimy little shoe boxes and we're pu...
- Word Count: 807
- Approx Pages: 3
- Grade Level: Undergraduate