Youth vs Experience

> Ragged Dick - Dick Hunter- Richard Hunter = Experience shapes progression of character
> Starting from the bottom shining shoes - meeting people gains experience:
Meets Mr Whitney- a man visiting New York
           Mr Whitney's nephew Frank - gives Dick advice about how to change his life e.g future aspirations and getting an education


Dick uses his money secures a place to stay
Meets Henry Fosdick - another bootblack boy - becomes Dick's tutor
Both use past experiences to help each other progress


Dick 14 years old - comes into contact with grown men
Uses talents of being streetwise to gain experience
Just because he is young does not necessarily mean that he is inexperienced
Different way of life to Frank - inspires him to better himself
Education is the tool for Dick to be able to become literate - sends Frank a letter
                                                                     Helps Fosdick to get a job