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Society and Class Quotes in Serena

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #10

"We had to feed our families," Henryson said.

"Yes, we did," Ross agreed. "What I'm wondering is how we'll feed them once all the trees is cut and the jobs leave." (35.17-18)

The workers know the Pembertons are greedy, manipulative murders, but they work for them anyway. Why? They need the money. It's the Great Depression and jobs are hard to find, which puts them in an unenviable position when it comes to their employers' morals.