A Raisin In The Sun Mama Character Analysis

Everyone has dreams of their own. In the play “A raisin in the Sun” various topics were included such as race, pride, family and more. All the main characters in this play seemed to have big dreams of their own. This play was inspired by Langston Hughes, an American poet. He wrote the poem “Harlem”, which inspired Lorraine Hansberry along with her own personal life experiences to write this play. There are five family members living in a small, cramped space and share a bathroom with two other families across the hall. The Youngers do not have the easiest life due to their lack of income, but every Younger family member is hardworking, and determined to accomplish their goals in order to have the life that they desire. One of the main characters is Mama. She is a strong, determined, and humble woman who would sacrifice anything for her family. Her husband recently passed away, but that did not stop her from wanting to pursue her dreams, which has been deferred for a long time. In scene one, act two Mama receives a life insurance check for $10,000 in the mail. Her biggest dream is to buy a house for her family. Mama decided to put a down payment on a house in Clybourne Park. Additionally Mama wanted to put
She is a strong, opinionated black woman who has trouble living in her society due to her beliefs.When she sees something or has an idea she does not let it just go away, she goes for it and does not stop till it is achieved. Even though she is better educated than the rest of the Youngers, she does not work. She relies on Mama and her brother Walter for their income so she can pursue her dream. Her dream in life is becoming a doctor. This dream is pretty difficult considering the racial society that they live in. As a result of Walter losing the money that he was supposed to put into a savings account for Beneatha’s schooling, her dream gets