A Raisin in the Sun

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A Raisin in the Sun was created based off a play called “A Dream Deferred.” This play ask question about what dreams may do. For instances, “does dreams dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore And then run” (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1996)? In A Raisin in the Sun, it is clear all the main characters have dreams whether it is to give have a nice life, buy a house, make money, or become a doctor. Each character is able to realize the importance of having a dream while still loving and caring for their family. This symbolizes so much in life because we can often be blinded by our dream that we forget about the main picture. Finally, our dream causes us to be simple minded and quick to call upon self wants and needs. In this play the main character, Walter, has a dream of being a successful business man. He tries so hard to argue his case for receiving his mother’s insurance money of ten thousand dollars. No matter how hard he tries he does not feel like he can ever get what he want and he decides to take out his frustrations on his family. Walter wants to open a liquor store with two partners BoBo and Willy (Booth, and Mays, 2011). Though he thought the idea of running this business was legit and can bring in money, they were just get quick schemes that may cause more harm than good. Walter is like many today, they are quick to find ways to make a buck or two but the end results do not always add up. Walter wants so badly to be like the successful white people that he forgets to think about the consequences of his actions. Walter is like most men they feel as though, “it makes a difference in a man when he can walk on floors that belong to him” (Booth, and Mays, 2011). So, he tries so hard... ... middle of paper ... ... understand what is truly important, but if this has to take place it will be a lesson we will never forget. Dreams are not bad; I believe they become bad when we lose sight of what is really going on in our lives and what we are doing to accomplish the dream. If we have a dream but strive to make it come true by quick schemes, we may find that may not be the best option in life. Nothing in life can be handed to us, unless we are willing to work hard and take control of the outcome. Works Cited Booth, Alison, and Kelly J. Mays. "Reading More Drama." The Norton Introduction to Literature. 10th ed. New York, New York, London: W.W. Norton & Co, 2011. 951-1959. Print. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. "A Dream Deferred (by Langston Hughes)." Home - Welcome to CenturyLink. N.p., 1996. Web. 15 Nov. 2013. .

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