Research shows that everything one experiences as a child influences the person they grow up to be. For the narrator of the story “King of The Bingo Game,” growing up as a slave significantly influenced his conduct, and his actions reflect how he was raised. In many ways, his experiences negatively influence his future, but in other small ways, his childhood left him with a unique perspective. He values family over everything. This story displays his love for Laura, and how he felt about losing her.
The story “King of The Bingo Game,” is set during a time of racial tension even in the North. African Americans were treated differently because of the color of their skin, which most likely shaped the narrators identity. Because he was a slave, …show more content…
The narrator grew up on a plantation where there was no guarantee his family was still going to be there when he returned. This reality causes him to appreciate Laura even more. He has someone that no one can take away from him so he will do anything in his power to save her from her sickness. As a result of his loyalty, he has a strong desire to provide the money necessary to take her to a doctor. He feels like everything he does directly affects Laura. Fortunately, he never gives up on her, “He was like a long wound until he wanted to scream; wound, but this time himself controlling the winding and the sadness and the shame, and because he did, Laura would be all right.” The thought of losing her is too much for him to …show more content…
They work for little pay, are not provide food or clothing, and they never experience the comfort of a warm house. When the narrator discovers a way to make money he jumps on the opportunity, because any money gives him confidence of a brighter future. Winning the bingo jackpot means so much to him, and he will do anything to get this money. The jackpot in the bingo game was just $36.90, but it gives him a sense of hope. Although the people around him are yelling at him and insulting him, he does not give up. He is so confident that he can win the prize, he is suddenly lost in a trance. Unfortunately, he is physically forced off the stage for taking too long to make a move, and when he loses that opportunity, he feels that his future is slipping
The story “King of The Bingo Game,” is set during a time of racial tension even in the North. African Americans were treated differently because of the color of their skin, which most likely shaped the narrators identity. Because he was a slave, …show more content…
The narrator grew up on a plantation where there was no guarantee his family was still going to be there when he returned. This reality causes him to appreciate Laura even more. He has someone that no one can take away from him so he will do anything in his power to save her from her sickness. As a result of his loyalty, he has a strong desire to provide the money necessary to take her to a doctor. He feels like everything he does directly affects Laura. Fortunately, he never gives up on her, “He was like a long wound until he wanted to scream; wound, but this time himself controlling the winding and the sadness and the shame, and because he did, Laura would be all right.” The thought of losing her is too much for him to …show more content…
They work for little pay, are not provide food or clothing, and they never experience the comfort of a warm house. When the narrator discovers a way to make money he jumps on the opportunity, because any money gives him confidence of a brighter future. Winning the bingo jackpot means so much to him, and he will do anything to get this money. The jackpot in the bingo game was just $36.90, but it gives him a sense of hope. Although the people around him are yelling at him and insulting him, he does not give up. He is so confident that he can win the prize, he is suddenly lost in a trance. Unfortunately, he is physically forced off the stage for taking too long to make a move, and when he loses that opportunity, he feels that his future is slipping