3 Summary A family immigrates from Ireland to start a new life for themselves in America Some of their family must leave to go back to Ireland and the girls are left to fend for themselves in New York City They struggle to survive by working at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory (more to follow on this topic!!)Ĥ Characters Chapters 1-6 Margaret Nolan (Ma)- mother of 4 childrenĥ Michael Nolan “Da”- father of 4 childrenįorced to go back to Ireland with his baby sonĦ Bridget Nolan 4 year old daughter of Margaret and Michaelħ Maureen Nolan Twelve year old daughter of Margaret and MichaelĨ Margaret Rose Nolan “Rose” –changes her name to Rose to assert her independence as a new American woman 16 years old Oldest daughter Embodies The American Dream What is the American Dream? (remember our course theme discussion)ĩ Joseph Nolan Baby of the Nolan family Has to be sent back to Irelandġ0 Uncle Patrick Da’s brother who lives in America
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