The Theme of Tenacity and Economic Desperation in Job History by Annie Proulx - Book Report/Review Example

Leeland wants to be a happy and successful person but never succeeds. The determination to become somebody makes him be persistent and tenacious in search of a green pasture. He goes through about thirteen jobs, but none fulfills his dreams. Leeland seems very desperate in that he works even in short-term jobs to try to improve his financial position. To show persistence and tenacity in pursuit of prosperity, Leeland has no time for present events. He manages to catch only a glimpse of the news going on in his world.

Leeland appears to distance himself from what goes around in the world.  According to his brief new update, the readers can tell that Leeland is caught up in an upturned life. Leeland also seems saddened by the news of the economy as it goes sour and affects the businesses.  The economic desperation makes Leeland struggle so much to provide for his family. However, his plight does not come to end even after the demise of his wife. No one has time to listen to Leeland's news. They seem to be fully occupied with other matters in their lives (Proulx. p89).