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why Dagny felt so intense urge to have that bracelet? Why Hank was mad about whole incident? I can't understand what writer wants to convey with whole scene... Page no. 149-150 (50th anniversary edition) Anyone Help please.
Conchita Because the bracelet was made with the metal Hank worked so hard to discover and create. Dagny views this as of the highest virtue and regard. She wil…mǰBecause the bracelet was made with the metal Hank worked so hard to discover and create. Dagny views this as of the highest virtue and regard. She will wear it with pride but his wife, Lilian puts it down and wants a diamond bracelet instead of what her husband created with his sweat and tears. Lilian has disdain for her husband's accomplishments while Dagny reveres them.

Hank was mad at this (or just pretending to be) because he was holding off on his love and passion for Dagny and this is his way to do it.(less)
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