Awake and Sing by Clifford Odet versus A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine

Clifford Odets play, Awake and Sing, and Lorraine Hansberrys play, A Raisin in the Sun, two revolve around the struggle of attaining the Ameri contribute dream during the hardships of a struggling economy and most important the value of a family. By analyzing the main characters, Ralph and Walter, it can be seen that even though they wish to use the insurance money to fulfill their dream they eventually realize that with family they can survive through poverty.both characters are being weighed down by poverty. This brings them to dream of the life they could live if one was giving a chance to get to first base and the other a chance to open up a liquor store. Ralph doesnt really seem to be kindle in his family at first and is lone(prenominal) interested in his own advancement from all his hard work. He wishes he could afford a pair of shoelaces and a pair of black and white shoes. Ralph is only thinking of himself and how he and his girl can live together. That is where life be gins for him. Walter also wants to see advancement, but for both him and his family even if it ...