Greed In The Long Walk Home

“Greed has been with human beings forever. We have a number of things in our species that you would call 'the dark side,' and greed is one of them.” said Michael Moore. Greed is the selfish and excessive desire for more of something, not a need but a want. As part of the human race, we find it necessary to give back for the fortune that surrounds many of our lives. Many people attempt to appease their inner burden to help by donating, volunteering, or some other form of charity. These attempts to help are made to seem as forms of benevolence, but their practicality is dubious due to the inherent human nature for narcissistic greed. Charities, non-profit institutions, and apostles of various religions better areas around them for the pure egocentrism. In this day and age, change for the better is formed by the greed and notion for recognition by the community. When a monumental change occurs, the pseudo progress made is instantly
He is the typical American businessman of the era. Caring for his family is his utmost priority. In the film, he is seen providing for his family financially, protecting his family at riots, and shielding his children from the mature topics of the time. Conventional success in a merely monetary way is his goal. Through the film, he is depicted in an opulent, luxurious house, with an ornate car. Norman enjoys the benefits of his job, but his changes in life are for his greed and acceptance with his associates. He tries to alter his wife’s morals for not helping the African-Americans in their area. This spurred a large backlash from her causing her to join the opposition in greater effect. His trivial efforts for the change of wife’s involvement in assisting African-Americans were in vain for his acceptance in his coworkers