Eilis Lacey has more dreams than she knows what to do with. She dreams of becoming a classy, glamorous woman, like her big sister Rose. She dreams of having a husband who loves her and treats her like a princess. And she dreams of being an accountant, which, as far as dreams go, is actually pretty low-stakes (and financially responsible).
Regardless, Eilis quickly realizes that simply having dreams is a lot easier than making them come true, her forward momentum in Brooklyn halted by what we can only diagnose as a near-fatal case of FOMO.
Questions About Dreams, Hopes, and Plans
- Why is Tony obsessed with planning for the future?
- Are Eilis' expectations for America met? Explain.
- Why is Eilis hesitant about making a commitment to Tony?
- Does Eilis have concrete dreams for her future? Explain.