Rich Vs. Poor Essay

The Lesser of Two Major Barbara by George Bernard Shaw, is a play that toys with the ideas of rich vs. poor and good vs. evil. From one comes the other. Undershaft runs a very lucrative business that is closely tied to war. His family who he has been excluded from because of a tradition of the passing down of the family business does not agree with his ways. They are brought to a point where they must accept more of his “blood money” in order to continue, it is then that Undershaft shows them…

decades, societies biggest challenge has been the debate between Socialism vs. Capitalism. The effects they bring are both, direct and indirect on everyday lives within the countries that have been faced with these ideologies. Socialism and Capitalism may not share the same ideas but they are both appreciated by the different groups in society. Although Capitalism is pushed by the rich and well off, it is looked down upon by the poor and unlucky. Socialism on the other hand attracts to the…

“Resignation” Vs. “After the Burial” “Resignation” by Longfellow and “After the Burial” by Lowell differ significantly in the treatment of the author’s daughters’ deaths. For example, Longfellow’s poem is hopeful, while Lowell’s is hopeless. Longfellow believes his daughter is protected in Heaven and that one day he will get to see her in “celestial grace.” He commands a positive outlook by boldly stating, “Let us be patient!” On the other hand, Lowell focuses on the sting of death and the fact…

Gatsby written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is often recognized for the major theme of wealth throughout the novel. The theme of wealth takes on many forms in the novel where it is the most evident and these are: the color symbolism of wealth, the East Egg vs. The Valley of Ashes and the main character Jay Gatsby. The way Fitzgerald uses color symbolism throughout the novel is undeniably astounding and the symbolisms help shape the novel to what it is today. Color Symbolism in The Great Gatsby is…

How the novel delivered theme by connecting, relating to society's problems. Would our modern society actually sound fascinating, if we were to hear and told how it was? Book Legend by Marie Lu is a realistic fiction book that is set in future. United States is divided up with having two different regions, Republic and colonies. The story takes place in Republic. The novel shows two perspectives of people towards their thoughts as the novel is written in two different perspectives of…

unachievable in today’s society. However, a place where there is happiness, forgiveness and a sense of belonging can be accomplished. In today’s society there is still a linger hatred for people of color, gender and social status. For an example, the poor hates the rich, the whites hates the blacks, and women hates its male counterpart. While this not expressed openly there are movements that indicate what is occurring. There is a movement called feminism, African American are discriminated and…

There are rich people and poor people, sick and healthy people. There are rich countries and poor countries. Some kind of inequality of status, wealth, health and power has been characteristic of the society we have come to know. Whether you like it or not, realize it or not or even care to admit to it, people are products of their environment, which has led to the wealthy increasing their wealth and the poor becoming more poor. This outcome has in turn led to the surge in the inequality gap. In…

Pride and Prejudice: Current Economic Inequality and America’s Poor Attitude Once America was touted land of opportunity, a place where hard work, dedication and smarts could launch you from rags to riches. If one worked hard enough, they could have a plentiful life of wealth and happiness. Unless you are born affluent, we cannot argue this as easily conceivable possibility any longer. CEO’s have record high salaries and profit margins. Unemployment is down. This is only part of the story.…

District 12 is a very poor district. She is a very skilled hunter with a bow and snares. She and her friend Gale, who has been hunting with Katniss for years, helped her with teamwork. Then the day came...the reaping, which is when they choose the tributes for the hunger…

changes one’s mentality about life. These are some of the most important themes of the novel and can be expressed with binaries. These binaries include: Long Island (rich) vs. the Valley of Ashes (poor), “Old money” (East Egg) vs. “New money” (West Egg), East Coast vs. Midwestern values, past vs. present, and dreams vs. reality. Long Island vs. the Valley of Ashes is one of the most apparent binaries in the novel. In this case, Long Island includes East and West Egg, two of the most wealthy…