Silas Lapham - Blog Post Seven

After our class discussion on the difference between the "Upper Crustys" and the "Non Crustys" in The Rise of Silas Lapham I couldn't help but wonder whether or not an "Upper Crust" can ever embody the positive character traits of a "Non Crusty." I began thinking about different people within our modern day society that are of an "Upper Crusty" status but still have not strayed from moral value. How bout Bill Gates? Many people consider him to be a philanthropist...

This couple started Shawmut Construction in Bosoton and then sold it to their employees. Now they dedicate their lives to philanthropy all over the world and started the Ansara Family Fun and the Haiti Fund out of the Boston Foundation. They donated over 2 million dollars to start the Haiti Fund. What do you think the Corey's would think about the Ansara family?

Finally...OPRAH! Probably one of the most famous philanthropist, and one of the wealthiest women in the world (shes a big Upper Crusty) can we deny her positive impact on the world?

Maybe we need to think of another name for "Upper Crustys" who've made an Impact??