... walk right out without anyone stopping them. Furthermore, the men are not suspected at all and are still paid more than the women. This has an influence on Rose's American Dream because it does not give her many opportunities of making a living for herself in America. She can never have the prosperity she wants ... seek advice, comfort, and help from. But Gussie had passed away from helping someone escape the fire and Rose had no one to turn to. Her hurt and sadness was expressed in this quote, "My parents! How I wished I could run into Da's arms and feel safe. He would find Maureen and ...

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• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School