I found it interesting that Holly Golightly seemed to embody that which was important in New York in the 1940’s. She oozed with charm and elegance, focusing on being viewed as sophisticated. In the upper classes during this time period, appearances were everything. Furthermore, her affinity for running from her problems also was telling of the time period; during this era in New York, this obsession with appearances seeped into the idea of pretending no problems were there instead of facing them as one should. She cares completely for herself and cares not when other people are indisposed; this self-importance has always been prevalent in the higher classes of society, but the 1940’s were a peak of it. The post-industrial era was in favor of living a luxurious lifestyle, if it was possible, and leaving behind that which was not up-to-date or luxurious (such as Holly’s old life being married to Doc in the south). Money, to her and to society at this time, was everything.