... attempting to escape his own common life by representing himself as someone he is not. The luxurious setting of Carnegie Hall is a fantasyland where he indulges in music, art, and high society.   Being in the theatrical environment surrounded by the upper class, Paul feels he is elevated to a higher status and sees himself as a part of them. Carnegie Hall acts as Paul's dream come true, a ... All of the clothes, music, plays and art surrounding Paul are symbols of power and greed but when he hears that his father is traveling to find him and return him to Cordelia Street, Paul panics....

• Word Count: 2556
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School