Hector's Inheritance Or the Boys of Smith Institute

Hector'S Inheritance Or The Boys Of Smith Institute Is Another Novel By Horatio Alger Jr. A Popular 19Th-Century American Author Of Young Adult Fiction. Alger Was Known For His Stories That Focused On Themes Of Hard Work Moral Integrity And The Idea That Anyone Regardless Of Their Social Background Could Achieve Success Through Effort And Good Character. In Hector'S Inheritance The Main Character Is Hector Raymond A Young Boy From A Humble Background Who Attends The Smith Institute. The Story Follows Hector'S Experiences At The School And The Challenges He Faces As Well As The Friendships He Forms With Other Boys. It Also Explores The Idea Of Inheritance And What It Means To Receive Both Material And Moral Inheritances. As With Many Of Horatio Alger'S Novels Hector'S Inheritance Is A Moral Tale Emphasizing Values Like Honesty Perseverance And The Rewards Of Hard Work. The Book Is Representative Of Alger'S Style And The Moral Lessons He Sought To Convey Through His Stories.