In the Novels Ragged Dick by Horatio Alger, Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, and On the Road by Jack Kerouac, each of our authors draw the connection personal moral development and coming of age share, as they are highlighted in the novels. The Authors from each novel explain the protagonist coming of age, which is ultimately spurred by their personal moral development as displayed.
Ragged Dick our Protagonist form the novel Ragged Dick coming of Age and Personal Moral development are presented by Alger as Dick progresses from the streets to success. Dick however, is a character with good morals whom desire is to become successful. Dick had intentions of being a successful boot black, however he doesn’t have a desire to improve his financial
