‘’Sometimes you win by losing’’ In Jeremy Jackson’s quote he uses ‘’loosing’’ to refer to the material things lost and ‘’win’’ referring to the internal knowledge gained. It’s funny because we refer to win and lose by gaining the material prize but, material things come and go. The most precious gain is the internal knowledge that lasts us forever but, we can't seem to see this. Since material things are the first thing we can take a grasp of. Through the journey of attaining one's dream , we always gain something in exchange. Disregarding the outcome. In the book ‘’A Raisin in the Sun’’ Jeremy’s quote seems to be proven correct as each of the characters gain something much more valuable in exchange of their dream.
Walter’s dream was taken
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away from him. When his money was stolen but, not all was lost. The failure of his dream lead to his manhood. Through his frustration of feeling guilty and ignorant for aspiring such big dreams. Walter was slowly becoming a man. Like in the scene where he was telling Mama that he called Mr. Linder over to discuss business and flat out tells Mama and the family that he was ready to bow down to ‘’The Man’’ for the money his beginning plan was typically Walter . Not a real mans plan. As his conversation with Mama and the family advanced so did his way of thinking and at the end Walter does what any man with pride would do he redeems himself by refusing Mr. Linder’s offer ‘’ … we have all thought about your offer… And we have decided to move into our house because my father – my father – he earned it for us brick by brick.’’ (148). Walter even explains to him how they don't want any trouble and has a civilised talk with Mr.Linder ‘’We don’t want to make no trouble for nobody, or fight no causes, and we will try to be good neighbors and that's all we got to say about that . We don’t want your money’’. Walters way of carrying out the conversation in a civilized manner with Mr. Linder shows how much he has grown and matured for the best. Even though it took him time to realized at the end that he hadn't lost he finally was a man. Walter went from being a jerk with ambition for money and power the easy way to a man worthy of respect. As Walters transformation takes place Mama and Ruth realize his manhood at the ending of the scene three ‘’He finally come into his manhood today, didn’t he? Kind of like a rainbow after the rain… ‘’ - Mama (151) and so does Ruth recognize his manhood by agreeing with Mama ‘’Yes Lena’’- Ruth (151). Mama did not fulfill her entire dream. She had to give up a part of it in exchange for her family's well being. While Mama's dream of having her own home was fulfilled. She had to give up the money and the lead over the familie. In the beginning of the play there was a lot of problems that were being caused by Walter and his unrealistic dream. Walters frustration was taken out on the entire family causing the family's connection to fall apart. ‘’Mama something's happening to Walter and me I don’t know what it is but, he needs something I can’t give him anymore. He needs this chance Lena‘’ (42). Ruth soon comes to feel the disconnection between them and realizes the reason behind Walter’s behavior is all tied up with his dream. Mama at this point has denied the money for Walter's dream and shows Walter who has the lead ‘’ I don't ‘low no yellin’ in this house , Walter Lee, and you know it and they're ain't going to be no investment in no liquor store’’ Mama (70). Walter is rude to the entire family. He doubts Beneatha on her dream of being a doctor, Is rude to Ruth when she tries to tell him that she's pregnant and constantly reminds Mama that she only wants HER dreams for her children to be fulfilled and not their own. Mama has noticed his behavior and believes that she must sacrifice a part of her dream to prevent her family from falling apart. ‘’ There ain't nothing worth holding money, dreams nothing else -if it means- if it means its going to destroy my boy… I want you to take that money … I'm telling you to be the head of the family from now on like you supposed to be’’ Mama (106) Mama’s sacrifice has been for the well being of her family. Now Walter no longer has the frustration and he mends his relationship with his family. He even takes his wife out on a date in scene 3 Benethat throughout the play has prided herself for being independent by not wanting to marry and not wanting to leave America.
As was shown in her earlier conversation with Mama about marriage and her later conversation with Asagai of moving to africa with him. When Beneatha comes to realize that her brother Walter has possession of the money responsible for paying her studies. She blames him for his poor investment choice and question his manhood.’’Chairman of the Board!…I look at you and I see the final triumph of stupidity in the world!‘’ Beneath (ACT 3 ) . When the money is stolen Beneatha closes all her doors and is set on 1 way of thinking. Beneatha claims that she suffers in the hands of others she yet, has not realized her ability to improve her circumstances as it is shown in this quote. ‘’Asagai, while I was sleeping in that bed in there, people went out and took the future right out of my hands! And nobody asked me, nobody consulted me they just went out and changed my life! ‘’ Beneatha (ACT 3).Once the money is gone Beneatha comes to realize that she was far from independent, she has had to rely on the insurance money from her father's death and the investments made by her brother to realize that her dream of becoming a doctor has had a great impact on her. When she realizes her dependence she gains a new perspective. Benethat know realizes that she can earn her dream on her own. As in the last scene in the play she hints on accepting Asagai's offer. Beneatha learns what consideration and appreciation means. Her relationship with Walter improves and she learns to understand the true meaning of
consideration. All the characters have had to sacrifice a part or the whole dream itself but, only to gain something much more valuable. Mama gained the unity of her family, Walter gained manhood and Beneath understood the meaning of consideration. Sometimes we don't realize that we have won a much bigger prize than the one we may have lost. No material things will ever be more valuable than the lessons we learn through the process of obtaining one’s dream.
Beneatha on the other hand is more of a realistic character. She is optimistic some days and pessimistic on others. Beneatha is optimistic in the sense that she is a colored woman living in the ghetto and still, she strives and dreams to be a doctor.
Beneatha’s dream is revealed because nearly everything Beneatha does is because she wants to be a doctor. Beneatha’s barrier is that she is dependent on others to fulfill her dream. In act 3, Asagai says: “But did you earn it? Would you have had it at all if your father had not died?” (135). Beneatha begins to understand that the money was never hers. Asagai declares in act 3: “Then isn’t there something wrong in a house – in a world – where all dreams, good or bad, must depend on the death on the death of a man?” (135). After Asagai says this, Beneatha realizes she can’t depend on her father’s life insurance to become a doctor. Ruth and Beneatha both have major barriers keeping them from their
It was unheard of at this time for a poor well-educated black woman to have such high ambitions and dreams. Beneatha took a lot pride in this fact and often waved her intelligence around in her families faces. Mama, knowing how much her education meant to her, told Walter to save $3000 for Beneatha's medical schooling. When it was discovered that Walter had invested the money in his liquor store scheme and Willy had run off with all the money, Beneatha was devastated. She had lost all hope and even though her spirits may have been lifted after her talk with Asagai in act III and the chance to move into a new house, it seems that Beneatha will never realize this
She speaks whatever comes to her mind without a filter. While in a fight with Mama, Beneatha states, “Well - neither is God. I get sick of hearing about God.”, this was a big mistake. Mama, not amused by Beneatha’s comment about God, slaps Beneatha, Beneatha should have thought of who she was talking to before she said those offensive words. Additionally, Beneatha tends to respond defensively when someone makes a comment about her personal life. For example, Ruth and Mama tease Beneatha about going on a date with George Murchison, a rich black man. Beneatha responds indignantly with how shallow George is, concluding that maybe she will never marry anybody. Beneatha shows constant negative interactions with other
Beneatha Younger’s dreams to be a doctor often contradict what other people think is best for her, showing that she is willing to take risks. Her relationship with George becomes tense when he discovers that she aspires to become a doctor. This is shown when he says “As for myself I, want a nice... simple... sophisticated girl... not a poet, OK?” George does not like the change that Beneatha advocates for. Another instance, when he says “It’s simple. You read books, to learn facts, to get grades, to pass the course, to get a degree. That’s all,
When Walter loses his "sister's school money," the consequences are widespread and Beneatha sees that dream diminish before her eyes. She sees her slipping through Walter's fingers and finds her lifelong goals changing. From the days of her childhood, she has longed "to be a doctor" and "fix up the sick." While her family and friends do not understand Beneatha's dream, she continues longing for the education she needs to create a successful life she desires rather than one where she is waiting "to get married.
These days, our youth is highly encouraged to do something with their lives. For example, joining clubs or sports programs gives us new skills and improves our life quality tremendously. The youth are told attempting new activities will benefit them when they grow up, so we shouldn’t respond to Beneatha’s attitude about life negatively. She is a woman who was born in the wrong time period who portrays the gender roles for women we have today, rather than traditional women in the 1950’s. Unfortunately, Beneatha gets mocked by her family for being curious and for living vivaciously. Even though Beneatha flits around and explores new fields often, it would go against our nature not to be inquisitive. Throughout the play, Beneatha presents herself as self centered,selfish and arrogant, but being self centered actually will benefit her.
Walter and Beneatha’s relationship is very complex. The spiraling tension between the two siblings causes confrontation to form and creep into the Younger household. Walter needs his family to respect him as the man of the family, but his sister is constantly belittling him in front of his mother, wife, and son. This denigrating treatment taints Walter’s view of himself as a man, which carries into his decisions and actions. Beneatha also subconsciously deals with the dysfunctional relationship with her brother. She desires to have her brother’s support for her dream of becoming a doctor, yet Walter tends to taunt her aspiration and condemns her for having such a selfish dream. Mama as the head of the family is heartbroken by the juvenile hostility of her adult children, so in hopes to keep her family together she makes the brave move of purchasing a house. Mama’s reasoning for the bold purchase was,“ I—I just seen my family falling apart….just falling to pieces in front of my eyes…We couldn’t have gone on like we was today. We was going backwards ‘stead of forw...
...llow." Ruth replies by saying, "He’s rich!" That is exactly Beneatha's point. She does not want to be in a relationship with George (boyfriend) simply because he can support her financially. That is how Beneatha proves her point about looking beyond the surface. He seems her obstacle in fulfilling her dream of becoming a doctor. She is a strong woman who faces the negative attitude of people with great patience. For example, when Mrs. Johnson (neighbor) says, “I know--- but sometimes she act like ain’t got time to pass the time of day with no body ain’t been to college. It’s just--- you know how some of our young people get when they get a little education” (Hansberry 527).
"Dreams and dedication are a powerful combination," William Longood wrote. The dream of man will live, but with no force to go after it, it will defer. "I gotta go get it, I gotta go get it, I gotta go get it, I gotta go get it." The fast moving pace and forward ethos is quick and thoughtful. Walter's mindset shifts throughout A Raisin in The Sun by Lorraine Hansberry in stages that are represented by the song, King's Dead, as made popular by Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, Future, and James Blake through his intoxication and anger, his selfishness, and finally his acception of himself and his family.
Beneatha believes that education is the way to understanding and self-fulfillment through knowledge and wisdom. It was rare at this time to find a poor well-educated black woman with such high ambitions. Her Mama knowing how much her education meant to her, told Walter to save $3000 for Beneatha's medical school. When they discovered that Walter had invested the money in his liquor store scheme and Willy had run off with all the money, Beneatha was devastated. Her dream according to Langston Hughes poem Harlem”Or does it explode?” She had lost all hope and even though her spirits may have been lifted after her talk with Asagai and the chance to move into a new house, it seems that Beneatha will never realize her
Beneatha’s dream is to become a doctor. She believes that her dream was deferred when she was born since she is coloured and a female. Although she fights this, her dream is deferred even more when Walter looses the money which she needed to get into medical school.
She is determined to find her fullness as an individual and to not be defined by the man she marries. Walter constantly criticizes Beneatha’s dream of being a doctor. He treats it as though his dream is no longer feasible. He’s portrayed by Hansberry as being fairly pathetic and helpless. It seems like he needs women to help him move into manhood.
In A Raisin in the Sun, Beneatha is a character that has changed dramatically after her first run in with Asagai. After their first conversation, Beneatha decides not to assimilate with the white culture anymore, “I’m not interested in being someone’s little episode in America.” (Hansberry 515). Asagai
Beneatha is Mama's youngest child. She aspires to become a doctor. Mama wants Beneatha to become what she wants so she decided to put aside some of the insurance money for Beneatha's schooling. Beneatha struggles as a young independent woman who has yet to find her identity. She finds herself trying new hobbies and dating two very different men. During a conversation with one of those men, Asagai, Beneatha is forced by Asagai to realize that she is not very independent at all. In fact she has been depending on the insurance money to get her through school. After this realization, Beneatha gains thoughts on how to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor (Kohorn). She presents her mother with her decision of getting married and how she "plans to find her roots in Africa" with Asagai (Silver).