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From reading the first act we are introduced to the seemingly main characters; Ruth, Walter, Beneatha, Travis, and Mama. We get a basic understanding of their ideas, beliefs, principles, personalities, and priorities. Ruth and Walter are the parents of Travis. We don’t get to see a lot of Travis’ personality in the first act, but I feel that he is like many other kids, absorbed in his own life and maybe even a little bit unaware of the family’s income (“Teacher say we have to.” Page 28). He also seems restless and impatient, but still respecting to his parents (he obeys his mother). To me it seems that Ruth and Walter are both stressed (they argue a lot and Ruth already has “disappointment hanging in her face” page 24), due to the family’s financial state. Their relationship seems rocky, yet you can tell they both love each other. Ruth seems to be tired and restless, having worked too much and doing housework. I believe she puts money and taking care of her family before her own health and works …show more content…

The Youngers refuse the offer and, at the end of the book, end up moving into the white neighborhood. Despite the challenges they face, many associated with racism, the Younger family manages to keep their pride and persevere. Another very prominent theme in Raisin in the Sun was family. Family is what seems to influence many of the Youngers’ decisions in this story. Some examples of this include when Ruth was willing to get rid of her baby so she can care for the family (page 75), when Walter tells Mr. Linder that the Youngers will be moving into the neighborhood (page 148), and when Mama decides to put some money aside for Walter and Beneatha (pages 106-107). Even when things get rough, the Youngers still remain a close family throughout the story, supporting each other through most

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