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economic-crisis-metaphor
The stock market crashes of 1929 and 1987 serve as metaphors for broader societal and economic dysfunction and denial.
1 chapter across 1 book
The Great Divide (1988)Studs Terkel
Pages 1–25
The chapter introduces 'The Great Divide' as a multifaceted metaphor for the deep social, racial, economic, and spiritual rifts in America, emphasizing the importance of historical continuity and collective memory. It critiques modern society's superficial engagement with history and media, highlights individual acts of resistance against dominant narratives, and reflects on the ambivalence and emerging ethical consciousness of younger generations amid growing economic inequality and political irresponsibility.