1. 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 throughout this search and discuss the ways in which each character attempts to bring about a change in his or her life.
"Beneatha Oh, I probably will...but first I'm going to be a doctor, and George, for one, still thinks that's pretty funny. I couldn't be bothered with that. I am going to be a doctor and everyone around here better understand that!" (I.i.50).
Beneatha doesn't want to be like other girls. She wants to pursue a career as a doctor and be intelligent and successful enough to be independent. Beneatha attempts to bring about a change in her life by going to school so that she can get an education. She also attempts to bring a change in her life by talking to Asagi. Asagi believes in change and being individual and he inspires Beneatha to think differently and pursue radical ideas like thinking that there is no God. Walter also is searching for a better way of life. He hopes to be successful and rich and someone that his son can look up to. He attempts to change his life by putting all his money into a liquor store. He feels like starting his own business will make him successful and get out of the career of driving rich people around. Walter thinks that he has what it takes to live a high class life.
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