Sherwood Anderson’s Winesburg, Ohio exhibits a similarity between two socioeconomic classes by giving a positive connotation to both city-life and country living.
First, Winesburg, Ohio gives a positive outlook on city life outside the town of Winesburg. George Willard’s father, Tom Willard, stresses to his son the idea of venturing into the city for a fruitful life. Tom Willard says to George “You’re Tom Willard’s son and you’ll wake up” (Anderson 29). Tom wants his son to thrive, so Tom sees the city as a place where George can be ambitious like his father. George’s mother, Elizabeth Willard, questions George regarding his possible departure from Winesburg to find success in the city. Elizabeth says to George “You will go to the city and
First, Winesburg, Ohio gives a positive outlook on city life outside the town of Winesburg. George Willard’s father, Tom Willard, stresses to his son the idea of venturing into the city for a fruitful life. Tom Willard says to George “You’re Tom Willard’s son and you’ll wake up” (Anderson 29). Tom wants his son to thrive, so Tom sees the city as a place where George can be ambitious like his father. George’s mother, Elizabeth Willard, questions George regarding his possible departure from Winesburg to find success in the city. Elizabeth says to George “You will go to the city and