How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
The prospect of a second railroad into Atlantic City divided the town […] Many didn't […] want to rub elbows with the working class of Philadelphia. (1.61)
Well that's just rude. This goes to show that, although business leaders realize the importance of working class customers, many middle and upper class residents are quite unhappy with this business tactic. They have no interest in dealing with working class rabble.
Quote #5
Despite today's notion of Atlantic City as a vacation spot for the wealthy, the resort could never have survived by catering to the upper classes. (2.14)
When Atlantic City was founded, its main competitor was Cape May, a popular vacation home for the rich and famous. But when was the last time you heard someone talk about Cape May? Atlantic City became so successful because it took the leap and created the first resort experience for the not-so-wealthy.
Quote #6
The Captain knew his customers and gave them what they wanted. The people who came to town on the cut-rate excursions had simple tastes. (2.3)
If John Young has anything going for him, it's that he understands his customers. These are people who work super hard for six days a week, driven forward by fantasies of spending a day in Atlantic City. They're not looking for classy entertainment; they're looking for fun.