Part 1 of Essay
Homeland, John Jakes is formidable novel about the final explosive events of the nineteenth century. Is the first in a series that will focus attention on a new “Jakes” family, The crowns. Multiple characters and settings are the norm for Jakes; however, this story rivets primary attention on Paul Crown. A young German imm ....

Part 2 of Essay
.... and work ethic of Joe Jr. who is born to wealth and privileges America, is juxtaposed with that of immigrant Paul. Jakes portrays Joe Jr. as spoiled and without focus especially when compared to Paul’s mature approach to life and work. ....