English & Literature
Who is Edna, Earl, Cheryl from The Vintage Book of Contemporary American Short Stories and what is their importance?
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Earl is the hero of Rock Springs. He is trying to escape his life by getting out of the state. However, he is an idealist and not a realist and has not really thought through all the implications of his plan, eventually leaving him stranded again not far from home.