Youthful Dreams in A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry 1950 was difficult for an African-American family. In this piece, Hansberry presents a story that demonstrates the effects of postponing one's dreams. Throughout this drama, the Younger family faces trial after tribulation as they struggle to realize their aspirations. In the final segment of the story, although many of the characters' dreams do not come true, some simply do. The poem “Harlem” by Langston Hughes embodies this concept of dreams and aspirations. It is evident that Hansberry used Hughes' poem as a direct inspiration, since she named her story after the line "What happens to a dream deferred, does it dry up like a grape in the sun? (Meyer 1730). A Raisin in the Sun is an appropriate title because it figuratively relates to the characters' dreams. Walter Lee Younger feels at the bottom of the social ladder. As a man who makes his living being a driver for those better off than him, he constantly feels small and worthless while earning minimum wage. Due to the stress he experiences every day, he constantly argues with his wife and other family members. Walter's dream is simple. He wants to make something of himself; something his family can be proud of. To do this, he wants to use his deceased father's insurance money to go into partnership in a liquor store with his friend Willy Harris. When Walter finally attempts to make this dream come true by giving him his inheritance money, Willy runs off with the money and is never seen again. Walter's dreams, along with those of his family, disappear in the middle of a paper......runs away. This misfortune ruins all the dreams of the youngest which revolve around money, but sets in motion those who are not financial. The idea that dreams can either “shrivel” or “explode” is reflected in the plant that Mom tends to. The factory represents his family's dream of owning a home and, more specifically, having a garden and yard. However, despite Mama's care, the plant remains weak due to lack of light. In the same sense, the dreams of young people remain in poor health as it is difficult to take their current situation lightly. Thus, the title is appropriate because of its relatability to the characters and the outcome of their dilemmas. Works Cited Meyer, Michael. Bedford's Introduction to Literature: Reading, Thinking, Writing. 6th ed.Boston: Bedford/St. Martin, 2002.

Essay / Youthful Dreams in A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry 1950 was difficult for an African-American family. In this piece, Hansberry presents a story that demonstrates the effects of postponing one's dreams. Throughout this drama, the Younger family faces trial after tribulation as they struggle to realize their aspirations. In the final segment of the story, although many of the characters' dreams do not come true, some simply do. The poem “Harlem” by Langston Hughes embodies this concept of dreams and aspirations. It is evident that Hansberry used Hughes' poem as a direct inspiration, since she named her story after the line "What happens to a dream deferred, does it dry up like a grape in the sun? (Meyer 1730). A Raisin in the Sun is an appropriate title because it figuratively relates to the characters' dreams. Walter Lee Younger feels at the bottom of the social ladder. As a man who makes his living being a driver for those better off than him, he constantly feels small and worthless while earning minimum wage. Due to the stress he experiences every day, he constantly argues with his wife and other family members. Walter's dream is simple. He wants to make something of himself; something his family can be proud of. To do this, he wants to use his deceased father's insurance money to go into partnership in a liquor store with his friend Willy Harris. When Walter finally attempts to make this dream come true by giving him his inheritance money, Willy runs off with the money and is never seen again. Walter's dreams, along with those of his family, disappear in the middle of a paper......runs away. This misfortune ruins all the dreams of the youngest which revolve around money, but sets in motion those who are not financial. The idea that dreams can either “shrivel” or “explode” is reflected in the plant that Mom tends to. The factory represents his family's dream of owning a home and, more specifically, having a garden and yard. However, despite Mama's care, the plant remains weak due to lack of light. In the same sense, the dreams of young people remain in poor health as it is difficult to take their current situation lightly. Thus, the title is appropriate because of its relatability to the characters and the outcome of their dilemmas. Works Cited Meyer, Michael. Bedford's Introduction to Literature: Reading, Thinking, Writing. 6th ed.Boston: Bedford/St. Martin, 2002.

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