The Bonfire of the Vanities Lesson Plan

Despite Killian's assurances that things will proceed smoothly, primarily rooted in his confidence in The Favor Bank, these chapters unfold as a litany of impending losses for Sherman. These episodes vividly illustrate the aspects of Sherman's life that are slipping through his fingers. For instance, the encounter with Lopwitz serves as a clear indication that Sherman is well on his way to relinquishing his comfortable job and the extravagant opulence that could have been his (Sherman...