Abstract illustration of the houses of Clybourne Park

A Raisin in the Sun

by Lorraine Hansberry

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A Raisin in the Sun

In act two, scene two, Walter Jr. remains depressed and intoxicated after learning that his dreams will never come to fruition. After Lena bought the home in Clybourne Park, Walter realized that...

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Mrs. Johnson says the Youngers are proud because she believes they think they are better than their inner-city neighbors. She interprets their desire to move to a suburb as an act of arrogance and...

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A Raisin in the Sun

A Raisin in the Sun explores themes of dreams, values, legacy, resilience, and materialism. Walter's pursuit of dreams impacts his family, while Mama and Beneatha embody fighting for values, like...

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The conflict of George attempting to change Beneatha into a passive, quiet young lady is resolved when Beneatha refuses to kiss him and ends their brief relationship. At the beginning of act two,...

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Walter's internal conflict in "A Raisin in the Sun" revolves around his struggle between his ambitions for wealth and his responsibilities towards his family. He grapples with feelings of inadequacy...

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