Poverty, a state of extreme poverty, is a recurring theme throughout Beasts of the Southern Wild; it also gives the audience insight into the ongoing problem that those living in the remote Delta community, The Bathtub, face quite often. The film portrays poverty as a way of life, and those who live in The Bathtub have adapted to the circumstances of the community without being able to improve their living conditions. When the citizens of The Bathtub have limited resources, living a poor lifestyle is not a choice; therefore, it is an adaptation to survive, and those living in the bathtub have limited resources for better life opportunities, education, and healthcare. The bathtub, a south Poverty in the bathtub was not noticeable because it was a way of life. In the film, every scene had significantly impoverished living conditions, from the homes of the Winks and Hushpuppies to the bar and the school; however, when that's all you know; It doesn't seem like poverty but instead it's a great life. Hushpuppy's world began with many odds stacked against her, including a non-existent mother figure, an alcoholic father, and limited opportunities for growth and development. Hushpuppy longs for her mother's love in the movie and when she is alone in her house Hushpuppy expresses her feelings for her mother. Wink, Hushpuppy's father, struggles with his health and Hushpuppy's upbringing and drowns his problems in alcohol; thus, taking Wink's priorities away from his son and towards his addiction and causing more problems for Hushpuppy. Hushpuppy's early childhood difficulties can negatively impact his decision-making throughout adulthood, and during his transition from childhood to adolescence and from adolescence to adulthood, the Bathtub community will play an important role in its development because of the close-knit community (Snell325). Wink faced an unknown medical problem in the film, and his problems were usually managed with alcohol or Mrs. Bathsheba's remedies; therefore, leading the public to wonder if he had received adequate medical care, would he be in his condition. As the film continues and the government imposes a mandatory evacuation of the bathtub, Wink faces a huge dilemma as Hushpuppy sees his father lash out at the doctors while they are quarantined in this government facility. Hushpuppy soon sees her father slip into a state he never wanted to be in; thus leading the independent young woman into a vortex of thoughts and emotions and inducing the entire group of citizens of the Vasca to take the opportunity to return home. Wink did not want to be plugged into the wall in his final days, so the others from The Bathtub took him home to his final resting place; however, the adverse reaction to the healthcare provided to Wink suggests to the public that he was not receptive to help or that it was too late to recover. According to James Kirby's study, community characteristics influence access to healthcare, and for the citizens of The Bathtub their access to healthcare was limited due to their lifestyle choices. When the