Mama Grandmother Symbolism

In the play, the plant symbolizes hope and faith. The grandmother provides the plant with care, nutrients and protection just as she does for family. It shows her unconditional care for her family. This exhibits how she has hope that one day the plant will grow into something beautiful. Also, it shows how she views her dreams for her family. Although her dreams may seem like they are impossible to see at this point, she has hope that they will come true. The plant is struggling to stay alive just as her family is struggling to stay together, but the grandmother has faith that this is just a stage that they have to experience to appreciate the great things that are in store for them. As the grandmother cares for the plant she is also moving
The family is poor and has just enough money to make ends meet. The family views the insurance money as a gateway to making their dreams come true. Despite how the insurance money came about, the grandmother is determined to make her family happy just as her husband would have wanted. In the play, Mama states, I guess that’s how come that man finally worked hisself to death like he done" (1483). This shows how the grandfather did everything he could to keep his family happy even if it meant working until he couldn’t work anymore and as a result, his life was sacrificed for his family's happiness. Everyone in the family has their own plans for the money. Walter wants to invest in a liquor store, Beneatha wants to save for medical school and Mama isn't really worried about the money as much as the others. After Mama places a down payment on the house, she gives the remaining money to Walter to put aside for Beneatha and himself. This shows the trust that Mama has in Walter as being the head of the house. As a result of Walters greed, he invested all of the money Mama had given him. Walter sacrificed Beneatha's school money to make his dreams come true when in reality his dreams will never come true because the money is