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The Hillbilly Identity Quotes inHillbilly Elegy Below you will find the important quotes inHillbilly Elegyrelated to the theme of The Hillbilly Identity. Introduction Quotes This distinctive embrace of cultural tradition comes along with many good traits—an intense sense of loyalty, a fierce dedication...
Vance’s mother, like the parents of all the kids in his neighborhood, made an effort to provide a “nice” Christmas for her children—which meant spending more money than she had. She took their meager savings down to below zero as she desperately sought out the hot toys of each season...