Sloan Wilsons classic 1955 novel, The Man in the Grey Flannel Suit follows the lives of Tom and Betsy Rath in post-war America. Throughout the novel, both Tom and Betsy struggle to realize their ideals while dealing with the very real consequences of their choices. In an essay discuss the ideals that drive both Tom and Betsy. What did they imagine their lives would be like? How do their ideals compare to the realities of their lives? Finally, how do financial matters influence their choices and decisions?
