A3 Context- Socio-Economic Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
Old money vs New money
A
- BDB & Stella’s money likely from slavery.
- BDB represents a society unable to move from past. The tension with Stanley is caused by their clashing values
2
Q
What does Stanley represent?
A
The American dream & individualism.
He is realistic
3
Q
How was the working-class American man percieved following WWII?
A
As heros.
Following WWII, men such as Stanley were seen as the bearers of American hard-working spirit.
