analysis of theme and characteization

In most of Alger's works he focuses on a young man's progress from a poor background pushing toward fame and fortune. Alger (1832-1899) wrote his short stories over a century ago, and explains past and present times are no different while pushing forward to succeed economically. The theme and characterization in this short story will convey to the audience how Alger feels toward hard work and its rewards, and how people carry themselves when pushing toward something you want desperately. An analysis of theme and characterization, in Horatio Alger's , "From Ragged Dick" are just a few thing that stood out while reading his short story
Alger gives a through description on how he feels toward working hard and the rewards that will come after a person completes the battle with his goals. At the beginning of the story he informs the reader that Dick wants a better job, such as being in a store or counting room, but keeps getting let down in his attempt. For example, "after making...