![]() ![]() It seems to me that in that time, a social conscience (at least, a genuine one) was considered weak and lower class. They were disgusted that their parent's generation held these values and tried to impart them on their children. ![]() The ideals these ladies felt were antiquated were the less conservative beliefs that love is vitally important in a marriage, that pain should just be endured instead of striving to make all parties happy. ![]() don't stay in a loveless marriage) were considered "old-fashioned" by these ladies. I was amused by the fact that ideals and values we consider modern now (i.e. The rest are just your basic Gossip Girl-level heinous human beings. There is approximately one woman who doesn't make you want to go on a puppy stabbing spree (Polly). Their entitled air and superior attitudes are met with reality once they are forced to leave the hallowed halls of Vassar. ![]() a group of educated women who are released into society smack dab in the middle of The Depression. In the same vein as Peyton Place and Valley of the Dolls, The Group brings you into the middle of the insecurities of the Vassar class of '33. The book in her hand has been identified as The Group by Mary McCarthy. Rory is waiting in line for tickets when the ever-witty Lucas Scott Tristan Dugray shows up. Rory has finally worked up the nerve and has asked Dean to the Chilton dance. ![]()
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