The author writes that “the desire for land of one’s own constituted a powerful force as fact and myth among Americans.” Why do you think this was and is it still the case in America? Use examples from both the text and from contemporary America to support an argument of no less than 250 words.

Which character in this excerpt is in conflict with society, and why? joe summers is in conflict with society because he is joking with the villagers. old man warner is in conflict with society because he believes that young folks have crazy ideas. mrs. adams is in conflict with society because she says some villages have stopped holding lotteries. mr. adams is in conflict with society because he is standing with the villager who represents society's old ways.