There was a jumble of modernity an uproar of workers drilling holes in the pavement, knocking down trees to make room for telephone poles, knocking down telephone poles to make room for buildings, knocking down buildings to plant trees" (3.83) This contradicting idea is something that one never thinks about during their daily life, despite it still being true. ... Despite the story being set with most lead characters in the wealthy, upper class, the poor play a large role in many of the character's lives. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate