Youth : Then & Now
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The spirit of youth has changed dramatically since the days of Joseph
Conrad and his story, "Youth." Conrad strongly emphasises the desire and strong
will of the young crewmen. Whereas, today's youth do not posses he drive and
motivation of their ancestors. All in all, it is clear through the pa ....
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.... the past. With all the
technology and scientific breakthroughs, have it easy. To conquer a problem in a
modern lifestyle today, is to have a steady source of income. In retrospect,
today's youth benefit much greater than the youth of the past. Although the
youth of the past benefit in the fact that they accomplished thier goals, and
have many special memories to reflect on, as Marlow did.
1. Joseph Conrad, "Youth," Story and Structure Laurence Perrine (ed) (Toronto,
Harcourt & Brace, 1966 ....
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