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Social Climbing Written by Golda (9/19/2004 3:44 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, That was one of my first questions, too!, penned by LaurieC

I wouldn't confuse social climbing and building wealth. The Forsytes are already very comfortable when the story starts -- it was their father (of the 10 siblings), Superior Dosset a k a Jolyon II, who started amassing the wealth. The sons through various trades and professions continue to build on that wealth. I think that the Forsytes are interested in preserving their wealth and building more.

The family maintains a certain mode of behavior as befits their class (indeed, it appplies to all classes IMHO), but I cannot think of an example of social climbing. Do you have any?

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I like the way Galsworthy opens the story describing Rosalie (9/19/2004 11:10 a.m.)

That was one of my first questions, too! LaurieC (9/19/2004 11:51 a.m.)
- Social Climbing Golda (9/19/2004 3:44 p.m.)
  - Wealth building v. social climbing LaurieC (9/19/2004 5:35 p.m.)
    - Defining social climbing Golda (9/19/2004 9:24 p.m.)
      - Groucho Forsythe? Tori Marie (9/20/2004 10:47 a.m.)
        
        Is this the "something"? LaurieC (9/20/2004 11:45 p.m.)
      - The Club LaurieC (9/19/2004 9:38 p.m.)
        
        Climbing and clubs Sari2 (9/23/2004 3:16 p.m.)

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