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    The document discusses dreams in Lorraine Hansberry's play A Raisin in the Sun. It summarizes that each character in the Younger family has their own personal dream. When Walter's dream of becoming an entrepreneur is deferred by losing investment money, he becomes furious and depressed. In contrast, when Ruth learns the family is moving to a new house fulfilling her dream of escaping their cramped apartment, she is overjoyed and full of hope. The document concludes that Hansberry and the author's parents both believe dreams are powerful and their attainment or deferment impacts one's emotions and relationships.

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    Kranick 1

    Natalie Kranick

    Mr. Taylor

    Honors English 1

    4 May 2021

    Dreams in A Raisin in the Sun

    My parents repeated throughout the course of my childhood, “Dream crazy big!” and

    “Dreams are powerful!” In Lorraine Hansberry’s play A Raisin in the Sun, various characters

    follow the same philosophy just as my father and mother. Throughout the play, each Younger

    family member has their own personal dream they try to obtain. The family is very passionate

    about their dreams and goals in life. However, there are several consequences related to dreams

    being deferred and fulfilled, emotions are released.

    Rage and fury are created when dreams are deferred. In A Raisin in the Sun, Walter

    Younger spends the family money on an investment in a liquor store, but when Walter finds out

    that he lost the money, he is very angry. “Don’t let it be true...THAT MONEY IS MADE OUT

    OF MY FATHER’S FLESH--” (Act 2, Scene 3). Walter is fuming and full of disbelief when his

    business partner, Bobo, gives him the news. He lost all of the sixty-five hundred dollars.

    According to Walter, he wanted the money so he could afford things for his family. Walter had

    his dreams right at his fingertips and waited his whole life for this moment, but his vision must

    wait. After his outburst, the consequence of depression takes upon his body. This alludes that

    his dream, to be an entrepreneur, is no longer in reach. His lifelong dream has now been set

    aside.

    Hope and desire are produced when an individual's dream is fulfilled. In Lorraine

    Hansberry’s play, A Raisin in the Sun, Ruth Younger is depressed while living in an old, dark,
    Kranick 2

    and crowded apartment. When Ruth finds out that Lena, the mother, put a down payment on a

    new house, she is full of excitement. “PRAISE GOD!...then I say it loud and good,

    HALLELUJAH! AND GOODBYE MISERY...I DON’T EVER WANT TO SEE YOUR UGLY

    FACE AGAIN!” (Act 2, Scene 1). Ruth is full of happiness; she rejoices when she hears this

    great news. Leaving the nasty old apartment will give Ruth a new beginning and purpose in life.

    The new house will also help reunite the family which is the most important thing. This

    indicates that Ruth has regained hope and she is joyful. She finally gets to escape the “rat trap”

    that she has been living in her whole life. Ruth’s lifelong dream is attained.

    The characters' emotions of both happiness and depression are directly related to the

    attainment of one's dreams. There are always consequences when working towards your lifelong

    dream or when your dreams are put off. The feelings that result from one's dreams impact

    people's relationships with the people they encounter. The author of A Raisin in the Sun,

    Lorraine Hansberry, and my parents think very similarly about dreams in life. They make it clear

    that the importance and purpose of dreams are valued.

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