ts possessions - statues, sacred objects, stained glass windows, and various other things - all represent wealth. F.A.O. Schwartz also represents wealth to the children. They are scared to go into the store, and when they do finally enter, they tip-toe through it just as they tip-toed through the church, hardly touching the toys. A life of wealth and extravagance is found in the store. The children are upset by this and also by the fact that Ms. Moore exposed them to this reality. Through the help of Ms. Moore, the children gain the knowledge they need about the world they live in and are able to apply this newly learned information to their lives. The children are educated by example and are shown that they don’t have to live in their comfort zone. Even though they are angry about what they have learned, it is necessary for Ms. Moore to show them what they can have, what anyone can have. ...
