Tatiana Benjamin

English

26 November, 18:46

Two neighbors live in peace and harmony, until one day a

salesperson arrives and convinces one of the neighbors to

buy a new car. The other neighbor grows jealous and buys

an even more expensive car. Then the first neighbor

becomes jealous and buys a boat. Eventually, this rivalry

continues until both neighbors are completely broke.

Which sentence best explains the author's intent in this passage?

O

A. To demonstrate how peace and harmony can never be maintained

for long

O

B. To show the consequences of capitalist values in a way that's

easy to understand

O

C. To indirectly convey his or her own struggles with petty

competition and overspending

O

D. To make a statement about how the automobile has disrupted the