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Book Title & Author

Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance

Why did you choose to read this book?

Because he's our vice president and will likely run in the 2028 election, and i thought it was important to know who he is so i can make an informed vote in the future.

Who is the story focused on? Describe them.

It's about Vance. He grew up poor in a family that moved from Kentucky to Ohio. He's smart but had a tough childhood.

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1. His mom struggled with addiction, which made his life hard.

2. His grandma (Mamaw) helped him a lot. She made him study and taught him to work hard.

3. The Marines taught him discipline and showed him a new world.

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The story takes place from the 1980s to the 2010s.

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How did the time period impact the people, conflicts, plot, etc.?

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How did the time period impact the people, conflicts, plot, etc.?

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Many factories closed, and people had trouble finding jobs. This made life harder for families.

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Mostly in Middletown, Ohio, and Jackson, Kentucky.

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Middletown shows how hard it is when jobs disappear. Jackson shows the traditions of the Appalachian people.

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what does the author want the reader to take away from the story. 

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what does the author want the reader to take away from the story. 

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He wanted you to understand how hard life can be for poor families and how important it is to work hard and get help when you need it.

I know because he tells his own story and talks about the problems in his community.He tells his own story and talks about the problems in his community.

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He wanted to share his story and help people understand what it's like to grow up poor.

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How did the author use ethos to develop the theme and purpose of this story?

He tells his own story, so you trust him.

How did the author use pathos to develop the theme and purpose of this story?

He tells sad and happy stories to make you feel something.

How did the author use logos to develop the theme and purpose of this story?

He uses facts and reasons to explain things.

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List one important quotation from the book that best summarizes the theme of the book.

“He taught me that a lack of knowledge and a lack of intelligence were not the same thing. The former could be remedied with a little patience and a lot of hard work. And the latter? Well, I guess you're up shit creek without a paddle.”

What page did you find this quote on?

108

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List a song that best connects to the themes of this book.

Hurt by Johnny Cash

How does the song connect to the book?

The song is about pain and trying to get better, just like the book.

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DISCOVER Middletown, Ohio industrial history