# How does Adam’s Breed develop the theme of Ambition and Success?

> Adam’s Breed by Radclyffe Hall

## Answer

Adam’s Breed by Radclyffe Hall develops Ambition and Success across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.

Gian-Luca's drive to rise from waiter to restaurant owner is a central motivation, yet his success brings bitterness and a sense of emptiness, as he views his clients as 'greedy children' he must manipulate.

Mario and the Padrone's ambitions for the Capo di Monte to become fashionable and wealthy, with plans to raise prices and replace cotton curtains with silk.

Gian-Luca's self-directed discovery of poetry marks the beginning of his intellectual ambition.

Gian-Luca's desire to write poetry conflicts with Teresa's insistence on a practical business path, reflecting his ambition and the pressure to succeed.

## Evidence

- [i](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/i.md): Mario and the Padrone's ambitions for the Capo di Monte to become fashionable and wealthy, with plans to raise prices and replace cotton curtains with silk.
- [i](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/i.md): Gian-Luca's self-directed discovery of poetry marks the beginning of his intellectual ambition.
- [ii](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/ii.md): Gian-Luca's desire to write poetry conflicts with Teresa's insistence on a practical business path, reflecting his ambition and the pressure to succeed.
- [i](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/i.md): Teresa's pasta business is thriving, and she is focused on growth, contrasting with Fabio's lack of imagination about their wealth.
- [ii](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/ii.md): Fabio and Mario envision Gian-Luca rising through the ranks as a waiter, reflecting aspirations for social mobility.
- [iii](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/iii.md): Teresa teaches Gian-Luca the art of persuasion and selling, emphasizing the drive to succeed in business.
- [v](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/v.md): Gian-Luca reflects on the importance of the food business and feels a sense of secureness and purpose.
- [vi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/vi.md): Gian-Luca balances his business life with his love of reading, maintaining separate identities for work and aesthetic appreciation.

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