leo+ref2

America is often the sign of affluence. When immigrants think about America they think about the land of opportunity and the ability to rise to the top and live a wealthy and successful life. in some cases this is true, and some of the literature that we have read reflect our society when it comes to wealth. but then there is the other part of the society. the majority that is ignored. The grapes of wrath had written about the experiences of farmers during the great depression. When the working class, the class that practically had to feed themselves and the nation, got kicked off their farms we sent thousands to fend for themselves. Affluence is also a sign of power in America. The more money that you have, the more people will recognize you. Being human, by nature, means you must flaunt your wealth. I feel that America takes that to the extreme. America is so focused on pop culture and tabloids that they know practically every single aspect of their lives. The wealthy are able to take advantage of the affluence and use it to their advantage by manipulating their wealth either to bribe people or in others.