"Doctor Katharine Finch was his secretary, and the only woman in the Ilium Works. Actually, she was more a symbol of rank than a real help..."(1).
In this novel it quickly becomes apparent that everything depends upon rank and status to the people of Illium. The work of this secretary is better done by machines, yet she remains there only to show people that Paul is a high ranking man. Even with the women this is seen. Anita, has only married Paul for his status and wealth and as soon as she believes that Paul is quitting his high ranking job she leaves him for someone else. They try to fill their lives with luxuries and appearances, and only a few people like Finnerty and Paul realize that there is more to life than status.
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