How do the actions of the Northerners affect the achievement of their goals? How do the beliefs of the Southerners contrast this?

The actions of Northerners move them closer to their goals through better jobs, the acquisition of land and property and university educations. Southerners, in contrast, appreciate wealth but feel that it is not as important as the appearance of wealth. People of all stations in life in southern Italy from illiterate day workers to nouveau riche members of industries work toward the cultivation of gratitude of friends, fear of enemies, respect of everyone and a good reputation of their families.