Through the Tunnel | Compare and Contrast

1949: In the aftermath of World War II, millions of young wives worldwide are widowed. Many raise their children alone.

Today: Out-of-wedlock births in the United States rise to 31 percent in 1994. Many of these children will be raised without a father figure present.

1950s: Coming-of-age novels, also known as bildungsromans are popular. One of the most popular is J. D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye.

Today: Coming-of-age novels are less popular with young readers than paperback series that emphasize the adventures of...

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