1. Materialism and the Downfall of the American Dream
Unbridled materialism has the ability to corrupt the people whom it affects. These people can be corrupted so drastically that they care for nothing more than "stuff" and "things" rather than their relationship with people. ... Unfortunately, people who are materialistic tend to lead empty, hollow lives as well, compared to those who have resisted the taint of the corrupting nature of money and power. ... So, in effect, if she stays with Tom, even if she doesn't love him, and becomes objectified and gets beaten, she will stay with Tom because he has status, money and power. ... Since...
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