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Clyde Griffiths, raised in poverty and religious fervor, longs for a life of wealth and status. He escapes his family and lands a job in his wealthy uncle's factory, where he navigates a romance with Roberta, a factory worker. Entangled with socialite Sondra Finchley, Clyde becomes desperate to escape his lower-class life and the pregnant Roberta. A tragic accident at a lake, driven by his ambition and societal pressures, leaves Clyde facing a harsh verdict and ultimately, a tragic end. The novel explores themes of social mobility, the American Dream's dark side, and the individual's struggle against societal forces.