... religion, they were holy enough to do nothing but learn. The entire community would kneel at the feet of a Rabbi to listen to his wisdom, ask him questions, or have him dictate town law and interpret the Bible. Thus, Shenah's father recognized that in order to achieve a higher status, his ... and the people of the community, part of a capital materialistic America. Max Goldstein says it best when he claims, "It's money that makes the world go round" (Yezierska 199), and, "Money making is the biggest game in America" (Yezierska 196). Father is steadfast in his belief in religion, the pri...

• Word Count: 2976
• Approx Pages: 12
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• Grade Level: High School