A Raisin in the Sun
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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Family
Although facing social and economical struggle the family unites under the common dream of owning a house.
Mama's constant reference to her husband's legacy and resilience in keeping the family together teach the family their bond is important.
Discrimination
Mr. Lindner makes racial discrimination prominent in the plot as an issue that the Youngers cannot avoid.
The decision to not take the deal presented by Lindner and the neighborhood becomes the decision that brings the family together stronger than ever.
The Value of Dreams
Every member of the Younger family has a separatedream—Beneatha wants to become a doctor, for example, and Walter wants to have money so that he can afford things for his family.
The Youngers struggle to attain these dreams throughout the movie, and much of their happiness and depression is directly related to their attainment of, or failure to attain, these dreams. By the end of the movie, they realize that the dream of a house is the most important dream because it unites the family.
Mama's Plant
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Mama’s plant represents both Mama’s care and her dream for her family.
She confesses that the plant never gets enough light or water, but she takes pride in how it nevertheless flourishes under her care. Her care for her plant is similar to her care for her children, unconditional and unending despite a less-than-perfect environment for growth.
A Dream Deferred
Langston Hughes
