(Ragtime) Mother's Younger Brother: Discovering His Path
Mother's Younger Brother: Discovering His Path In Doctorow's Ragtime , Mother's Younger Brother evolves from an idealistic, lost man to an experienced, purposeful revolutionary, reconstructing a new identity after encountering Emma Goldman and Coalhouse Walker. During the first half of the novel, Mother's Younger Brother pursues Evelyn Nesbit, relying on her to stay by his side and help him live his life. After failing to court Evelyn, Mother's Younger Brother returns to New Rochelle and meets Coalhouse Walker, whom he idolizes as a symbol of masculinity after witnessing his unwavering resolve to court Sarah. Due to this encounter, Coalhouse inspires Mother's Younger Brother to independently act and pursue Evelyn Nesbit again, resulting in a reality check by Emma Goldman. While Emma Goldman reminds Younger Brother to be more independent and free, she also inadvertently inspires him to become a revolutionary who stands against injustice. Aspiring to be ...