They're synthetic. To Benjamin's ears, the prospect of a future in plastics sounds artificial, boring, and soulless. Ben wants his future to be "different"—and having a career in plastics, wouldn't, in his view, be different enough. There probably was a huge future in plastics at the time, but Ben's become disaffected with wealth and the pursuit of wealth. For Ben, plastics represented everything he despised and feared.
In the 60s, the word "plastic" had come to mean anything or anyone cheap, superficial and artificial. Plastics might have worked out very well for young Benjamin. Zaha Hadid designs lovely plastic jewelry. The plastic chairs in Kartell, the furniture store in SoHo, get more beautiful all the time. Plastics are incredibly useful, and despite their reputation, can be an energy efficient alternative to their glass and aluminum counterparts.
Plastics are not only energy efficient, but saves the United States dollars by the second. Lewisville, TX Toll Free: McGuire: I want to say one word to you.
McGuire: Are you listening? Benjamin: Yes, I am. McGuire: Plastics. Benjamin: Exactly how do you mean? Rate this quote: 4. Share your thoughts on this The Graduate's quote with the community: 0 Comments. Notify me of new comments via email. Cancel Report. Create a new account. Log In. Select another language:. Please enter your email address: Submit.
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