Still thinking of Hyacinth Robinson and Ruth Langmore..

 "The upward progress that Ruth sought is just not available to the vast majority of Americans.

The American dream is primarily a fantasy to keep people in their place, working too hard and daydreaming of a day when everything would suddenly change. The Martys and Wendys, or, to quote Mel Sattem, the Kochs and Kennedys, will always come out on top.

It was certainly heartbreaking to see Ruth not get her escape. But in the real world, who does?"