Who Is The Family In Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin In The Sun

In “A Raisin in the Sun” by Lorraine Hansberry each family member has their own pursuit of happiness. Lorraine Hansberry depicts the Younger family as an ambitious group of people wanting either a little or a lot more for themselves. In this story a man named Walter plays both the roles of a protagonist and antagonist. He proves in the story that he can be helpful to his family, but he can also be their biggest critic through his dream for an investment in an alcohol business which represents his hope for manhood and “success”. Most people have a dream which is more or less hard to accomplish. Walter's dream did not come true because of the lack of money, the racism and the disloyalty of investors. The Youngers are a Christian, African-American

Mama tells Walter to do what he thinks is best, but he has to do it in front of Travis and to make sure Travis understands what his father is doing. “Listen to me, now. …. I’m telling you to be the head of this family from now on like you supposed to be.” (2. 2. 495). Mama uses Walter's own dreams for her son to show Walter what is best for the family. Mama tries to teach Walter that money cannot solve all of their problems. Walter thought that being successful in business would teach his son that he could be anything that he wanted. Yet the lesson Mama tries to teach Walter is that no matter how much money you have you can still be the person you want, even if that is a servant.

"A Raisin in The Sun" is not just about dreams of a better life but pride and family values. Walter goes through great difficulty when he learns that his friend stole all of his money. It is always difficult to learn that our dreams could never come true because a dream is essential to live. It is the reason for we fight each and every day. Mama teaches Walter a lesson about life and about family. Mama's old-fashion pride and family values bring this whole family together when she taught Walter that money does not buy