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, some(prenominal) revolve around the struggle of attaining the American intake during the hardships of a struggle economy and most important the value of a family. By analyzing the important characters, Ralph and Walter, it can be seen that even though they wish to use the damages money to fulfill their dream they eventually realize that with family they can inhabit 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 take a crap to first base and the other a chance to open up a liquor store. Ralph doesnt really seem to be interested in his family at first and is only interested in his own furtherance from all his hard work. He wishes he could afford a equal 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 begins for him. Walter also wants to see advancement, exclusively for both him and his family even if it ...