
Lie
From the American author and immigrant civil activist, Mary Antin, The Lie is an enlightening short story that illustrates what life was like for young immigrants in early twentieth-century America.
David is the son of Mr. Rudinsky, an immigrant living in America. To keep his son in the school system for a further two years, Mr. Rudinksy lies about David’s age. Although David works hard and perform...
From the American author and immigrant civil activist, Mary Antin, The Lie is an enlightening short story that illustrates what life was like for young immigrants in early twentieth-century America.
David is the son of Mr. Rudinsky, an immigrant living in America. To keep his son in the school system for a further two years, Mr. Rudinksy lies about David’s age. Although David works hard and perform...