Harlem Shuffle

Importance of Riverside Drive

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For Carney, Riverside Drive symbolizes desire. Whenever he feels upset or overwhelmed by his life, he ventures to Riverside Drive. Wandering the neighborhood puts him in contact with everything he wants. The neighborhood offers a seeming oasis and escape from life. However, when Carney does finally get a Riverside Drive apartment, he remains discontent and unsettled.