This is a line in Laurence Shames’ “The More Factor.” In this essay, Shames argues that Americans have always valued the idea of having “more”. He states that this was intrinsic to the development of the nation during the years of the Wild West. People wanted more land, more riches, and were prepared to sacrifice everything in order to obtain it. He also argues that this desire for “more” has meant that Americans have forgotten about other values, concentrating on quantity instead of quality.
Shames also argues that the idea of “open space,” of unlimited land that could be grabbed, generated ambition, but it also generated a metaphor. That is, a metaphor of unlimited potential and growth. This metaphor is still associated with the idea of “conquering frontiers.” However, he argues that as hopes of growth are now put on the economy, we have to realize that growth is finite, and that we need to reexamine our values and future goals for the country.
It is a bit confusing on why you said 40,0000 with four zeros
But based my assumptions with calculations, here are my answers:
40,0000 with five zeros or 400,000÷60=6666.67
40,000 with four zeros=666.67
In a realistic novel, the society is the chief concern. Realism usually presents slice of life stories that when further analyzed can be examined for societal norms and behavior and criticism of that time.
The answer is (c.) argument and emotion
