Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Fresh Prince of Bel Air (1990-96) is an American sitcom that targets themes of race and class. I chose Carlton, a character the comes from a wealthy black family, because he represents a different perspective of the world then Will who is shown more uprooted from the 'hood'. Carlton comes from a privileged family and is seen to be preppy and at times pretentious but still carries .  The show represents innovative ways of portraying each character not as the traditional black stereotype television sitcoms such as The Cosby Show.  The show tackles social constructs that at the time wasn't being addressed, the show was a huge influence in diversity writing for characters and moral orientated sitcoms. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5D2RvIQwQE

In this clip in particular Carlton is subjected to being 'different' and is denied from becoming part of the fraternity. Will chooses to approach the situation by walking away and playing that it was his but when Carlton finds out he chooses to confront the heads. Carlton is proud of his heritage, he doesn't shy from what he is just because of his privileged background. I find this scene in particular important because of the two different approaches the main characters take. Will decision was to protect Carlton, the more sheltered character, but Carlton understands why he is seen as a sell out and understands that the real sell out is him for attacking his character.