American+Inductrialization

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=Automobile =Americans' lives=

The automobile is one symbolic cultural aspect of American culture. In //On the Road// too, the automobile is an important clue to understand the context of the novel. The first picture you can see on the right-hand is a Ford Coupe produced in 1940s. The main characters of the novel, such as Sal and Dean, use the same type of car at the beginning of their journey. The second car is a Chevrolet produced in 1938. They drive the same type of car after the Ford Coupe.

But now, the current automobile industry has changed a lot. Interestingly, many Americans like Japanese cars such as Toyota, Mitsubishi, and Nissan, rather than American cars.

What influence did the automobile exert upon Americans' lives in 1950s? Is there any difference in Americans' lifestyle between the 1950s and now?

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