Summary Of The Myth Of Main Street By Louis Hyman

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Do you think it is a good idea to bring back mainstream? In the Article “The Myth of Main Street written by Louis Hyman, The author believes main steam is a just a myth, That it is not just a place, but it is an idea. The author feel as if there is no possible way main street could ever be brought back. If we keep relying on the past, we will never move on forward, and I agree with the author.

The author explains that main street is a symbol. It symbolizes this idea, where people think It can have a good effect on the economy, It brings back jobs for the ones who are unemployed, and with that people have better easier lives. In the article it states that “It’s small - town retail. It’s locally owned shops selling products

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