Frontier Quote by Robert Ezra Park
““The hobo is... merely a belated frontiersman, a frontiersman at a time and in a place when the frontier is passing or no longer exists.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The City: The Social and Physical Structure of the City, Robert Ezra Park, 1925
The quote suggests that the hobo is a modern version of the frontier explorer, existing when traditional frontiers have vanished.
In simple terms: Hobos are like new frontier explorers after old frontiers disappear.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the evolving nature of societal roles.
Themes
society
identity
change
modernity
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
sociological
observational
When to use this quote
- urban migration
- career shifts
- cultural studies
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
frontier theory
social adaptation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do modern frontiers manifest in society?
- What drives individuals to become 'hobos' today?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may oversimplify complex socioeconomic factors behind homelessness.
