In his essay “The Mansion: A Subprime Parable,” Michael Lewis reported that most Americans tend to desire houses they cannot afford. They start blaming rating agencies and mortgage brokers because they find themselves financially underwater. But according to Lewis claim, the lending business didn’t create this desire. The people did. He explains that most people want a house that reflects how well they are. They think that they will control the house but the truth that the house controls every aspect of them. Not only this, but they also take houses as moneymaking opportunities. I agree with Lewis that we have the desire to go beyond our budget and like to show off especially with material things such as houses.
As Lewis confesses about his …show more content…
As Lewis stayed at the mansion, he noticed different problems he never did before. He felt the need to fill rooms with furniture and repair so many things only to feel comfortable. He and his family found it hard to communicate within the same house. They also didn’t meet the level of privacy they aimed for as so many people are working to run the house. His children also complained about being asked about their position and their mansion most of the time. The reader can conclude that it’s hard to get comfortable if they are not in their place. By place, I mean things they are used to. For example, my grandmother decided to move into a new large house about 3 years ago. She lived in a 2 rooms’ house. She was happy with that until she felt that she could afford a new bigger one. And so she did, with no reason at all other than the idea of spending money. She was happy with her new house but she was exhausted searching comfort. It was so big to be lived by only three people. She would call her daughters everyday to visit her. And make herself busy trying to fill the empty rooms with furniture. The author made me realize that its really hard to find comfort in having something bigger than what is meant to us. That was my favorite part because if we keep chasing comfort and happiness in things bigger than us, we will never reach them. This is why both the author and my
As Lewis confesses about his …show more content…
As Lewis stayed at the mansion, he noticed different problems he never did before. He felt the need to fill rooms with furniture and repair so many things only to feel comfortable. He and his family found it hard to communicate within the same house. They also didn’t meet the level of privacy they aimed for as so many people are working to run the house. His children also complained about being asked about their position and their mansion most of the time. The reader can conclude that it’s hard to get comfortable if they are not in their place. By place, I mean things they are used to. For example, my grandmother decided to move into a new large house about 3 years ago. She lived in a 2 rooms’ house. She was happy with that until she felt that she could afford a new bigger one. And so she did, with no reason at all other than the idea of spending money. She was happy with her new house but she was exhausted searching comfort. It was so big to be lived by only three people. She would call her daughters everyday to visit her. And make herself busy trying to fill the empty rooms with furniture. The author made me realize that its really hard to find comfort in having something bigger than what is meant to us. That was my favorite part because if we keep chasing comfort and happiness in things bigger than us, we will never reach them. This is why both the author and my