Where do the biguns go? Who is left in charge of the littluns and why?

What are some of the images and diction used by the narrator that evoke the "dream of america"?

Stress generally occurs when someone? a. becomes overconfident b. disregards others c. feels overwhelmed

[he] let his gaze wander to the swirling water of the stream racing madly beneath his feet. a piece of dancing driftwood caught his attention and his eyes followed it down the current. how slowly it appeared to move! what a sluggish stream! what contrasting words are used to describe the stream in this passage?