Lorraine Hansberry Symbolism

The Younger family has gone through many difficulties in their lives. Their tiny apartment was once beautiful, but is now worn out and crammed. Lorraine Hansberry uses symbolism to expand the central idea that families endure struggles overtime that will constantly dwell with them. The Younger family apartment suffers from wear and tear. Distress is shown throughout the small home. The worn out couch upholstery on the couch in the living room is symbolic of the struggles that the family faces. The crocheted doilies and couch covers are symbolic of the family trying to mask the hardships. Hansberry writes “ Now the once loved pattern of the couch upholstery has to fight to show itself from under the crocheted doilies and couch covers