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As the narrative unfolds, it becomes apparent that while Mel scrimps to pay off student loans and childcare expenses, Sophia enjoys a life of financial ease, thanks in no small part to her family’s generational wealth. The “invisible force field” of wealth manifests in how different people perceive average life experiences. For those like Sophia, extravagant vacations, private school education, and ample resources for college make it seem like the average American experience. However, for Mel, a working-class upbringing means late nights worrying about finances and juggling responsibilities.