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* [[Inferred Holocaust]]: The tropes of [[Straw Man Has a Point]] and [[Inferred Holocaust]] overlap.
** Pottersville has more excitement and a superior economic infrastructure, but under the glamor many people live on the streets (and many of the ladies are Hookers instead of Homemakers). Bedford Falls only has a moderate manufacturing economy and no obvious places to find excitement, though the honesty and unity between the B&L and small business owners allows them to overcome most financial problems. Once the factory closes down Bedford Falls will suffer depression and unemployment. In the end, a place like Bedford Falls has a better chance of bouncing back from a bad economy because of the mutual cooperation between the banks and small businesses.
** George makes it clear that he wants to leave Bedford Falls, go to college, and travel the world. All of his dreams are destroyed and he must commit suicide to regain hope and perspective. Potter was partially correct that George’s life has not resulted in personal happiness. [https://web.archive.org/web/20160328052504/http://www.agonybooth.com/movies/Its_a_Wonderful_Life_1946.aspx], [http://www.agonybooth.com/movies/Its_a_Wonderful_Life_1946.aspx?Page=2\]{{Dead link}}, [http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/19/movies/19wond.html\], [http://www.salon.com/entertainment/feature/2001/12/22/pottersville/index.html\], [http://www.salon.com/entertainment/movies/film_salon/2010/12/24/its_wonderful_life_terrifying_movie_ever/index.html\], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It%27s_a_Wonderful_Life#Reception\], [https://web.archive.org/web/20131106065518/http://www.cracked.com/
*** Pottersville being a gigantic Egopolis for Mister Potter is economically depressed to any obvious viewer. The fact that alcohol and hookers are freely available doesn't mean the town is Las Vegas, it just means it's people are trying to find some relief. Plenty of towns have died after going through something similar. Likewise, George is possessed of a beautiful family and numerous friends. George is mostly just wondering if he could have done more if he'd had different circumstances, a situation many people suffer from.
* [[Ironic Echo]]: Potter relishes George groveling before him. His brow is twisted with rage as he recalls George calling him a "frustrated old man."
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