How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
The spirit of the community was burned out, too. As the middle class made its exodus, the town's social fabric unraveled. (9.6)
This happens all the time in cities. First, economic instability takes its toll on an urban center, prompting middle and upper class residents to flee—after all, they're the only ones who can afford a move. This leaves working class residents stuck in a decaying wasteland with little hope of getting out.