Blog Post 3: Raisin Character Reflection

Walter:
I believe that Walter's dream is to own a liquor store. On page 33 he says, "Yeah. You see, this little liquor store we got in mind cost seventy-five thousand and we figured the initial investment on the place be 'bout thirty thousand, see..." I don't think Walter will achieve his dream because from what we've read, Mama already went out and spent the money on buying him a new house and when he came home drunk one night, they all got mad at him and I don't think they'd want him to be like that all the time.

Mama:
I believe that Mama's dream is to help Beneatha through school and make a good life for her family. On page 44 she says, "Some of it got to be put away for Beneatha and her schoolin' -- Been thinking that we maybe could meet the notes on a little old two-story somewhere." I think that she does achieve her dream but only on the part where she helps the family have a good life. She does end up buying a new house for Walter and Ruth and the rest of the family.

Ruth:
I believe that Ruth's dream is to live in a bigger and better house. On page 27 she says, “It ain’t his fault he can’t get to bed no earlier nights ‘cause he got a bunch of crazy good-for-nothing clowns up running their mouths in what is supposed to be his bedroom…” I know that she does achieve her dream because from what I've read so far, Mama did go out and buy a bigger and better house for her and her family.

Joseph Asagai:
I believe that Asagai’s dream is to be with Beneatha and teach her all the things she wants to know about where he came from. On page 63 he says, "For you—I would do much more… Well, that is what I came for.” I think his dream will be achieved because it seems like Beneatha really likes him and wants to know more about him and so he'll be able to be with her and share all his experiences.

Benetha:
I believe Benetha's dream is to become a doctor. On page 50 she says, “Get over it? What are you talking about, Ruth? Listen, I’m going to be a doctor. I’m not worried about who I’m going to marry yet – if I ever get married.” I think that she will achieve her dream because she is with Joseph Asagai and I think that he could help her achieve her dream with his money and with the encouragement he gives her.