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?
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A. To demonstrate how peace and harmony can never be maintained
for long
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B. To show the consequences of capitalist values in a way that's
easy to understand
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C. To indirectly convey his or her own struggles with petty
competition and overspending
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D. To make a statement about how the automobile has disrupted the