Joe Keller, a representative type who would be considered an ordinary American, has lived through the Depression and despite a lack of education he has been able to own a factory, which he hopes his son will inherit.
Joe Keller has lived through the Depression. Joe Keller is a representative type. This representative type would be considered an ordinary American. He has been able to own a factory. This was despite a lack of education. His son will inherit a factory. This is what he hopes.