Answer :
The book "All-American Boys" can be said to have been pessimistic, NOT optimistic because it sort of promoted divisiveness and social vices.
What are social vices?
These refer to behavior that is not acceptable to society and are illegal or criminal according to the law. Some of them are:
- Drug Abuse
- Alcoholism
- Anti-Law Enforcement etc.
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