Summary of God Bless You Mr. Rosewater
...s over two telephones- one for assistance and the other for fire emergencies. He has different attitudes, voices and rules for each. Those who call him on the assistance line are for the most part old, drunken, ugly, poor social outcasts, unloved and some just downright pathetic. Yet, Eliot offers salvation and expects nothing in return. This extraordinary compassion, particularly in someone possessing great wealth is contradictory. Eliot has no grand plan of philanthropy, not even a cause. He is uniquely detached from hatred as well as wealth and status. These characteristics make him a choice victim for the vultures of capitalistic society. Plenty of people, particularly the antagonist and lawyer, Norman Mushari, are out to take advantage of Eliot and his fortune. A good portion of Vo...