Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller remembered as the rich men who owned larger companies. Both supported the theory of social Darwinism. Social Darwinism is a theory related to the survival of the fittest in society. The theory given by Charles Darwin, which points to evolution. Wealth is in the hands of a few people due to economic struggle. Money ends up remaining in the hands of those who grow their wealth by using their skill and strength.
It is dramatic tension, as Miss Ophelia is being very dramatic in what she is talking about, and there is a dramatic subject that she is talking about. (Death) Hope I could help!