Question

What belief regarding Americans did many writers of the era hold? a. People only want to read about good things. b. mericans viewed life too seriously. c. Americans cared too much about money and fun. d. Americans were more sophisticated than Europeans.

Answer 1

c. Many writers felt Americans cared too much about money and fun — criticizing materialism and the pursuit of wealth and pleasure (e.g., Twain, Thoreau, Fitzgerald).