Fools?

In A Raisin in the Sun Mama refers to Booker T. Washington and also George Murchison as, "fools" because they both only care about the inside of the box, they don't care about what's outside. Like when George says "You read books—to learn facts—to get grades—to pass the course—to get a degree. That's all—it has nothing to do with thoughts." on page 97. They don't see the importance of going to school, of getting an education. They just look at the general point of view, not the detailed point of view. Both of them were trying to help the Blacks, but failed miserably, trying to change the way life was.

Mama knows that Blacks are of "lower class" compared to the Whites, however she calls them fools, due to the fact that she knows this knowledge. So she calls them fools even though she knows why they are trying.

A Raisin in the Sun

In literature many characters search for a better way of life. One of them is a character that is searching for a better life, Ruth. She is searching, on page 91 when Mama announces that she has bought a house, Ruth responds with "PRAISE GOD!" that is also on page 91. Ruth flares up with excitement because she wanted a big change from her current life. She wants her life to change, the place she lives in, how she shares that place with other people, how bored she is with her life. She attempts to change her life by trying to talk to Walter, trying to understand him, and trying to see the best in people, but sometimes, its just impossible.

Another person that searches for a better way of life is Walter. Walter searches for a better way of life by trying to invest in a liquor store, however Mama forbids him to do so on page 71 when he argues with Mama, "Walter But, Mama, you ain't even looked at it. Mama I don't aim to have to speak on that again." He searches for the best for his family, he searches to fulfill his dream, he wants to make everyone happy. He wants to invest in the liquor store very badly, he wants to be a successful person in life. He attempts to change his life by trying to get Mama to give him some money, he argues in what he believes is right, he is trying to convince Mama to look at the liquor store and maybe she will change her mind. He doesn't think that Mama understands how much he wants to be a successful man. Many characters search for a way to change their lives.