"You wouldn't understand yet, son, but your daddy's gonna make a transaction...a business transaction that's going to change our lives..." - Walter, page 104.
For this blog, I am going to answer a question from the list of study questions.
In literature, as in life, a character may search for a better way of life. Show how two characters from A Raisin In The Sun are searching for a better way of life. Explain what each character is hoping to gain through this search and discuss the ways in which each character attempts to bring about a change in his or her life.
One character that is very clearly searching for a better way of life is Walter. Walter feels that his job is not providing enough for his family. That is why he wants to use some of Mama's money to open a liquor store. He feels that by doing this, he can earn more money and provide for his family more. Walter is searching for a wealthier life. He wants to live more lavishly and be comfortable instead of nervous about making payments. Another character who is searching for a better way of life is Beneatha. She wants to escape what may seem like her destiny of living poor and as a minority. She wants to rise above the norm and become a doctor. She wants to be independent. In fact, when her family comments to her on who she should marry, she sort of just blows everything off. She is basically dating two people yet feels no love or connection with either of them. She seems to be looking for a life where she can depend only on herself instead of being strapped to someone else.
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