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CLASS "I want to get one of those dogs." -myrtle This quote explains the importance of Social Class in the 1920's. Rich people would keep dogs as pets to symbolize their wealth. Myrtle is proud to be rich and prides herself In money. She wants a dog because she wants to make it known that she was wealthy, first class standing.

AMERICAN DREAM "I hope she'll be a fool-that's the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool." This quote represents the American dream because Daisy hopes for her daughter to be a fool. She thought to be happy, you had to be oblivious to life. The tone is kind of matter-of-fact. It's sad that she's wishing her daughter to be a fool, but that's the only way she thinks she'll be happy.