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A Raisin in the Sun

by Lorraine Hansberry

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A Raisin in the Sun

In A Raisin in the Sun, symbolism is central to understanding the characters' dreams and struggles. Mama's plant represents her enduring hope for a better future and a home of her own, despite...

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A Raisin in the Sun

At the beginning of A Raisin in the Sun, Lena holds the power and authority in her hands because she is in charge of the insurance money. When Lena decides to give Walter Jr. the majority of the...

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