This enhances the reader's understanding of Paul's isolation by illustrating his disconnection and lack of communication with others. Furthermore, the distance that Paul feels from those around him is reflected in the titles given to secondary characters. Paul's sisters are mentioned briefly and are never named, his father is simply referred to as "father", and Paul is never identified by a last name. Furthermore, the isolation that Paul experiences within the middle class pushes him to idealize money, especially since he desires to be accepted by the middle class..