Brief Summary: In The Life Of A Black Man
In the Life of a Black Man
What does it really take in society to be a responsible black man? Some of them allow society to determine their worth and fall by the wayside. While there are other black men that live up to their responsibility and fight the unjust system determined to make a difference. Sometimes it seems as an uphill battle just to obtain and then maintain the basic necessities of life. The challenge of the black man in America to build a strong foundation for his manhood includes supporting his family, obtaining a job and his self-reliance. By being the head of the household it is expected that the man be able to provide for his family. Also the man is seen as the protector and superior authority figure of the house. For example: Cory’s mother didn’t mind him cleaning his room after football practice, but she told him to hurry and get it done before his father came home. (p.1298) Troy would look for any opportunity to provide for his family, such as taking care of his brother but also reaping the benefits of spending some of his disability check. Only the bare necessities were important to Troy and not mere pleasures such as buying a television set. For example: When Cory asked …show more content…
Maintaining his job would ensure that he could continue to be independent and didn’t have to ask anyone for anything. Troy would often scold his son Lyons about trying to get something for nothing, and that life doesn’t owe him anything, but he owes himself. (p.1292) Even though it was a struggle to keep a roof over the family’s heads at times, Troy vowed to take care of his responsibilities. Not necessarily because he wanted to but he owed his family that duty of taking care of them. This aspect of independence is vital to the black man and essential for his self-worth. Also when a man is able to take care of himself he feels respected and
What does it really take in society to be a responsible black man? Some of them allow society to determine their worth and fall by the wayside. While there are other black men that live up to their responsibility and fight the unjust system determined to make a difference. Sometimes it seems as an uphill battle just to obtain and then maintain the basic necessities of life. The challenge of the black man in America to build a strong foundation for his manhood includes supporting his family, obtaining a job and his self-reliance. By being the head of the household it is expected that the man be able to provide for his family. Also the man is seen as the protector and superior authority figure of the house. For example: Cory’s mother didn’t mind him cleaning his room after football practice, but she told him to hurry and get it done before his father came home. (p.1298) Troy would look for any opportunity to provide for his family, such as taking care of his brother but also reaping the benefits of spending some of his disability check. Only the bare necessities were important to Troy and not mere pleasures such as buying a television set. For example: When Cory asked …show more content…
Maintaining his job would ensure that he could continue to be independent and didn’t have to ask anyone for anything. Troy would often scold his son Lyons about trying to get something for nothing, and that life doesn’t owe him anything, but he owes himself. (p.1292) Even though it was a struggle to keep a roof over the family’s heads at times, Troy vowed to take care of his responsibilities. Not necessarily because he wanted to but he owed his family that duty of taking care of them. This aspect of independence is vital to the black man and essential for his self-worth. Also when a man is able to take care of himself he feels respected and