Shadowy Lines That Still Divide Analysis

James, a wealthy prosperous man argues that his determination and hard work has earned everything he owns now. He owns three businesses, two houses, a few fancy cars, and can provide for his family of four. This is likely the ideal lifestyle of many American men and women. James explains that his success should not affect others and their thoughts, and that he is just a hardworking man who’s worked for everything. It surely does take a lot of work to get to where James is now. Many people disagree with James’s argument thinking his success was earned because it was more simple for him, that the door of opportunities was wide open for him. This is why people stress over success. Let’s not forget that success never comes in hand easy; unless …show more content…
In 2005, according to The New York Times article “Shadowy Lines That Still Divide”, biographers, Janny Scott and David Leonhardt discuss the effects of class divisions. Biographer Scott says, “class is one way societies sort themselves out… classes are groups of people with similar economic and social political position; people who, for that reason, may share political attitudes, lifestyles, consumption patterns, cultural interests and opportunities to get ahead” (Scott). This draws confusion to the issue because America is losing class, yet social class is important to America. Americans care about where they stand economically and socially in society. It’s a problem we are facing. We notice the issue and plan to resolve it but soon, Americans lose their interest and attention to it because it’s a problem continuously. People who get ahead of the game focus more on materialistic things and not the problems that can be solved in our world. Giving a chance to make change and to consider the benefits of the change will have a positive impact on society. It sends out a message to warn others that class is an issue that needs to be have more