1. Background
Jazz Age – enjoyment, and commercialism for the poverished.
Conspicuous consumption – by economic prosperity and rapid
development in scientific technology.
The National Prohibition Act (1920-1933)
Icon of American Dream, self-made man.
Portrait of those seeking for wealth and religious freedom.
Very poor at
equity wealth, and job market conditions also favor upper-income individuals, who are the primary luxury goods consumers.
- Declining of Exclusivity of Luxury Goods :
In an age of mass affluence with easy access to credit, luxury goods are becoming more affordable. Also, with a 50 percent rise in household income in the last 30 years, Americans have more money to spend on premium goods.
Brand Identity
Most dramatic vision of women’s fashion
Ultra-stylish yet timeless suits and evening dress
The ultimate expression of luxury for the gentlemanMix of vintage Ivy League prep, heritage equestrian
The original symbol of the modern preppy lifestyle
Preppy heritage, accessible price
An affordable wardrobe for every occasion
A symbol of fight against cancer
Vintage, the high
know the back story. - f course.
It just seems a little out of place in a novel about migrant workers.
Well, Excalibur represents a symbol.
-A symbol? -It represents to me...
the downtroddens hopes and dreams for the future.
And the migrant workers are simply a microcosm.
Arent they always?
See...
...thats where we have a problem. -What is that?
Tell you a little secret about microcosms.
afford
to go to Nashville and back.
I done told you that.
I akes gas money
o go places.
You dont wanna go see my mama cause
you hate her. I bet if Rose wanted...
Oh, come on.
Dont start that shit with me again.
Well, what if I used to fuck your
brother? You wouldnt like that a bit.
I didnt used to fuck your sister.
She was my girlfriend.
- We didnt fuck.
- You didnt fuck her?
Of course I fucked h