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First and foremost the artwork by Bansky cleverly alters infamous phrases transforming it to reflect a modern-day approach of societal neglect in the dynamics of New York's community.Specifically, Banksy employs IRONY by adapting the famous historical phrase 'let them eat cake' by Marie Antoinette and changing 'cake' to 'crack.' This modification shifts the context from the historical relevance of poverty to now modern-day drug issues, reinforcing the theme of neglect by the upperclassmen towards lower socioeconomic groups.The usage of the vulgar diction of 'Crack' not only allows for a locational connection but advocates the disregard towards lower-income citizens in New Yorks's struggles. Ultimately the compositions reference Wall Street's Impact on marginalized communities and their insensitive nature towards the lower class facing drug addiction. As Banksy highlights the disparity between social classes and provokes the audience to question the ethical responsibility of those in power.