Dreams In Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin In The Sun
Dreams are whimsical. In a dream, one could be a pilot, a queen, and even have the ability to fly. Dreaming occurs during sleeping hours, but dreaming is not restricted to only sleeping hours. People dream while they are awake. Some people dream of becoming a teacher, having a family, or becoming a professional dancer. Dreams that people have when they are awake are their goals and what they want in life. The characters in Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun dream and express their dreams throughout the entire play. Dreams are very important in A Raisin in the Sun. The characters dreams and passions are what drives the play. Although the importance of family plays an important role in the Younger’s decision to move into the house in Clybourne
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Walter Lee’s dream is to be able to provide for his family by being rich (Hansberry ). Walter Lee dreams of money and believes that life is driven by money (Hansberry ). He believes that he finds the key to unlocking his dream when his friend, Willy Harris, propose the idea of him and Bobo investing into a liquor store with him (Hansberry 984). This is not the first time Walter Lee has a get rich plan. Before Willy Harris, Charlie Atkins wanted Walter to go into the dry cleaning business with him (Hansberry 984). Walter Lee did not partner with Charlie Atkins. He regrets this decision because Charlie Atkins is now grossing one hundred thousand a year (Hansberry 984). So, when given the opportunity, Walter Lee gives his father’s death money to Willy Harris (Hansberry ). Ruth, Walter Lee’s wife, says that Willy Harris is a, “good for nothing loud mouth” (Hansberry 984). Beneatha, Walter Lee’s sister, says that not even Ruth’s son Travis, a ten year old boy, would trust Willy Harris (Hansberry 1024). Given this, the fact that Walter Lee believes that Willy Harris is trustworthy of sixty five hundred dollars is irrational thinking. The fact the Walter Lee gave his money to Willy Harris, is an irrational decision. Willy Harris stole both Walter Lee’s and Bobo’s money. Walter made that irrational decision because he wanted to achieve his dream of becoming rich. Sadly, his dream blindsided
Walter Lee’s dream is to be able to provide for his family by being rich (Hansberry ). Walter Lee dreams of money and believes that life is driven by money (Hansberry ). He believes that he finds the key to unlocking his dream when his friend, Willy Harris, propose the idea of him and Bobo investing into a liquor store with him (Hansberry 984). This is not the first time Walter Lee has a get rich plan. Before Willy Harris, Charlie Atkins wanted Walter to go into the dry cleaning business with him (Hansberry 984). Walter Lee did not partner with Charlie Atkins. He regrets this decision because Charlie Atkins is now grossing one hundred thousand a year (Hansberry 984). So, when given the opportunity, Walter Lee gives his father’s death money to Willy Harris (Hansberry ). Ruth, Walter Lee’s wife, says that Willy Harris is a, “good for nothing loud mouth” (Hansberry 984). Beneatha, Walter Lee’s sister, says that not even Ruth’s son Travis, a ten year old boy, would trust Willy Harris (Hansberry 1024). Given this, the fact that Walter Lee believes that Willy Harris is trustworthy of sixty five hundred dollars is irrational thinking. The fact the Walter Lee gave his money to Willy Harris, is an irrational decision. Willy Harris stole both Walter Lee’s and Bobo’s money. Walter made that irrational decision because he wanted to achieve his dream of becoming rich. Sadly, his dream blindsided