"The victor belongs to the spoils" -Anthony Patch (p.188) "There is only one lesson to be learned from life... That there's no lesson to be learned from life." ... The book is crowded with observations on American social life in the l920's. ... The characters hurry back to life as usual with all its money and booze. ... Racism is introduced in this novel with the character of Joseph Bloeckman. ...

• Word Count: 2828
• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: High School