Using chapter 25 as your starting point, Vince and Mighty come to dinner at the Jongas’ apartment in Harlem (Mbue 161).
The Jongas teeter between working class and poverty throughout their time in America, while the Edwards's are incredibly wealthy. These class tensions are a prominent theme throughout Behold the Dreamers as the two families lives intersect. Neni watches the Edwards's wealthy life when she helps them in their summer house and is in awe of that wealth, while Jende spends his time driving the Edwards's throughout the wealthy parts of New York while they struggle to make ends meet. This contrast of socioeconomic classes highlights the inequality present in America, and how the poor take care of the rich's needs while the rich never notice.
