Money. Today, money is the cause of so many societal problems, including debt, anxiety, and controlled enjoyment. You are limited to what you can do depending on how much money you have. If you have a quarter, you can get a gumball. If you have a dollar, you can buy a popcorn at a basketball game. Money controls what you can buy. However, 80% of Americans are in debt because they spend more than they make. (“80% Of Americans Are in Debt.”) These Americans buy what their hearts desire and go beyond their budget. Debt usually leads to anxiety, because people are constantly worried about their circumstance. Money has an effect on most people. This is the case for the Singer family in Selection Series. America, the protagonist of the story, has to enter the Selection because of the money problems. The Caste System, which is the reason they are in this problem in the first place, controls how much America’s family makes and controls the financial freedom they have. Their situation leaves the family constantly wondering if they will be able to afford heat for the winter, or food for their next meal.
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The Caste System is the reason America enters into the Selection. If America didn’t enter into the Selection, then the story would need a new title. When America gets chosen she has to live at the palace. But, the problem with living at the palace is the rebel attacks. The rebels constantly attack the palace, because of money. But, if the rebels weren’t added to the story, then America would not have become queen. The rebels attack the palace because of the Caste System. Almost every situation in the book comes back to money. For some of the characters, money is not a bad thing, but that's not the case for most of the characters. Money is a major motivation for America, and if it wasn’t an issue, the story would have be pointless and without a
The Caste System is the reason America enters into the Selection. If America didn’t enter into the Selection, then the story would need a new title. When America gets chosen she has to live at the palace. But, the problem with living at the palace is the rebel attacks. The rebels constantly attack the palace, because of money. But, if the rebels weren’t added to the story, then America would not have become queen. The rebels attack the palace because of the Caste System. Almost every situation in the book comes back to money. For some of the characters, money is not a bad thing, but that's not the case for most of the characters. Money is a major motivation for America, and if it wasn’t an issue, the story would have be pointless and without a