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  • Essay / The Best Dream - 547

    A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry is a play about a struggling African-American family living in the slums of Chicago. The main family, the Youngers, are in a difficult financial situation and each member of the family has a dream. However, it will take a lot of money for each individual to realize their dream. The three main dreamers in the play would be Walter Lee (the main character), Beneatha (Walter's sister), and Mama (Walter's mother). Walter's dream is to start a liquor business, Mom's dream is to buy a house for her family to live in, and Beneatha's dream is to get into medical school and become a doctor. In the story, the most important dream would have to be Beneatha's. She wants to become a doctor, and achieving her dream could potentially have a huge impact on women, African Americans, and people of all kinds. Many will try to claim that Mom or Walter have a better dream because Mom's dream gives them a place in their lives. clean and Walter's dream is a good source of immediate income. However, there are many flaws in their dreams. Even if it's true...