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Swallow Your Pride



Sometimes swallowing your pride is necessary for survival.
(Picture taken from nycweboy.typepad.com)
This picture represents the saying because the person in it is walking away from the camera as we sometimes need to walk away from our pride. Even if you don't want to, sometimes it is necessary to swallow your pride and accept help, or maybe walk away from a conflict.
This is represented by every Younger in the play. Walter's pride is hurt by his job, yet he continues to do it to survive and provide for his family. Ruth is the same way, she cleans other people's houses, despite that it makes her and Walter feel like she's a servant. But, unfortunately, there weren't many jobs available to an unschooled African-Americans during these times, so they swallowed their pride and did it anyway.

If you’re going to be successful, you have to take some big risks.
(Picture taken from whenwegetthere.com)
This picture represents the statement because, just like this rock climber has to take the risk of falling to reach his goal-the top of the mountain, we must also take risks sometimes to achieve our goals in life. His willingness to take risks will get him to his goal.
This picture also relates more toward Walter than any other character. Walter wants to risk everything the Youngers have to achieve his dream, although this could be quite foolish. Regardless, he is willing to take the chance to try and be successful in his life. There is no way to be successful without taking a little risk; this is shown in Raisin in the Sun by Walter and by the rock climber in this picture.

Holding Onto Your Dreams


You should hold onto your dreams; if you work hard enough for them, they will come true.
(Picture taken from punchstock.com)
This picture represents the statement because the young boy has a dream of being a professional basketball player. As long as he holds on to that dream just as he is holding on to his ball in this picture, he can one day achieve his dream.
This photo relates to one of the central themes shown throughout the play. It is intended to relate more towards Walter than anyone else. The boy is young and very small, the idea of him being a professional basket ball player seems to be all but impossible. This is similar to Walter's dream of owning the liquor store and living in his dream house with people to tend to his every need.