The Effects Of Poverty, Racism, And Alcohol Use On Mr....

Seyifa Jarso Lit 112 Prof Virgen November 25, 2015 Raisin in the Sun A new study, based on censes figures from 1950 to 1980 shows that â€Å"the United States largest cities have growing concentration of black Americans living in property†. While the overall rate of property in the nation increased slightly in those years to about 13 percent in 1980, the number of people in property in the 50 cities jumped 12 percent at a time, when the cities were losing population. During this time the urban problems are getting worse at precisely the time the nation is doing less about them. Black living in property in major cities has become a big concern for many political scientists, who see the increasing isolation of the poor as perpetuating the†¦show more content†¦That be ten thousand each. Course there’s a couple of hundred you got to pay so you don’t spend your life just waiting for them clowns to let your license get approved† (1-494-496). He sees this investment as an opportunity to be his own boss and to finally prov ide for his family the way he feels he should. Walter wants to have what white people have, he lives in the shadow of his dead father and while that is universal, it was difficult for him because he is living in the 50’s, during this time life was surely hard for everybody, especially for African Americans. In addition, he feel like less of a men, because he wasn’t supporting his family as he wanted. I think everyone can related to this solution. If you are in your thirties and live with your mother, and you cannot afford to provide for your family, this can be very stressful. African Americans weren’t allowed to live wherever they wanted during this time because of the suggestion issue, and this had an impact in his life, and also he did not had a chance to go to college. Further, Walter also wants to invest the money they received from insurance in Beneatha medical school. He says in the play, â€Å"Now ain’t that fine! You just got your motherâ€℠¢s interest at heart, ain’t you, girl? You such girl but if Mama got that money she can always take a few thousand and help you through school too- ¬Ã‚ ¬ can’t