While the rich drank the finest wines, the poor drank lesser vintage wines. Even at a convivium, like a symposion except emphasized social class, different wines were given to people based on class (77). Coca-Cola, however, unified people of different classes together. It was a social drink drunk by everyone in the country, like wine except it didn 't split people by class. Coca-Cola was sold at every grocery store and it became a symbol of America and of freedom (243). It became a drink to represent everyone in America. It was suitable for all ages and it was affordable, making it a perfect drink for all (247). Coca-Cola meant much more to people than just a soda. It unified a nation together and became a symbol of hope during World War II and the Great Depression. During the Great Depression, money was scarce and the economy was deteriorating. Because Coca-Cola was so cheap, many people could afford to buy and share a drink with someone. As it unified people together, it broke down social classes (247). Coca-Cola helped several soldiers get through many hardships during the destruction and hate that war brought (253, 257). Overall, wine and Coca-Cola were symbols of a national drink that was drunk by all except wine separated classes apart while Coca-Cola broke down
While the rich drank the finest wines, the poor drank lesser vintage wines. Even at a convivium, like a symposion except emphasized social class, different wines were given to people based on class (77). Coca-Cola, however, unified people of different classes together. It was a social drink drunk by everyone in the country, like wine except it didn 't split people by class. Coca-Cola was sold at every grocery store and it became a symbol of America and of freedom (243). It became a drink to represent everyone in America. It was suitable for all ages and it was affordable, making it a perfect drink for all (247). Coca-Cola meant much more to people than just a soda. It unified a nation together and became a symbol of hope during World War II and the Great Depression. During the Great Depression, money was scarce and the economy was deteriorating. Because Coca-Cola was so cheap, many people could afford to buy and share a drink with someone. As it unified people together, it broke down social classes (247). Coca-Cola helped several soldiers get through many hardships during the destruction and hate that war brought (253, 257). Overall, wine and Coca-Cola were symbols of a national drink that was drunk by all except wine separated classes apart while Coca-Cola broke down