And this is good old Boston, The home of the bean and the cod. Where the Lowells talk only to Cabots, And the Cabots talk only to God.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Boston is portrayed as a historic, elite place where elite families talk only among themselves and to God.
- In plain terms
- Boston is depicted as an old, exclusive community.
- What can you take from it?
- Social elites can become insular.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does exclusivity shape a city’s culture?
- What are the downsides of such insularity?
Another view
The description may romanticize exclusivity.
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