1. Analysis of "The Fence"
This was of course before the industrial revolution when goods began to be mass-produced, creating the opportunity to steal more, and also to sell more: "The growth of mass-produced and mass-owned consumer goods, of which there is little chance of being traced or recognized by the owner, paved the way for "receivers" who on a large scale buy stolen property to resell it, often at a distance or after a time has elapsed, for a handsome profit."... According to The Fence, there was little chance of being caught when dealing in mass-produced goods, so the benefits of committing a crime outweighed...
- Word Count: 4192
- Approx Pages: 17
- Grade Level: High School