Wealth Problems


Wealth Problems?




“If they can’t find one, let me know right away. I may have to buy another car”(Morrison 266).
Milkman’s car broke down and casually brags about his wealth, loudly stating his intentions of getting a brand new one.  Local African Americans were offended, as majority could not even have their basic needs, like food, met.  (Milkman got beaten up) he tactlessly made this announcement without any consideration of the poverty around him.  This situation can be seen everywhere today. The division of rich and poor. In the UK, designer jackets like Canada Goose are banned in some public schools in an effort to shield disadvantaged children. Canada Goose is a high quality jackets and expensive brand that’s could cost as much as $1000,  a week’s grocery for a family of four to some. Just like some kids in our school wear Gucci or drives a Tesla. Can you imagine if there is a banned on luxury brands in our school?  Children follow trends, keep up with the status, set by celebrities and athletes, which help generate the market for such products. Almost everyone knew the  brands such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, etc. They also know what they can afford, although some can afford but choose not to have them.  I would say it would depend on the kind of environment that one is in, for both the rich and the poor.  Troy is pretty much spread out, and can be considered an upper middle class community.  Wearing a luxury brand here would not be offensive to anyone, it's just a choice. If you drive a Tesla into a lesser desirable neighborhood, the car will either be stolen or stripped. That is why crime rates in these areas are high. The cause is greed, jealousy and ignorance.  In this case, Milkman was either ignorant or insensitive of the culture around him.  Only after he was beaten that he learned his lesson, not to display his excess when people around him have none.





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  1. Shreya RudagiNovember 4, 2019 at 4:59 PM

    Wow I really like this blog post! I like how you differentiated the status and how it can affect some. I think blog post can apply to everyone in one way or another.

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