Conflict in the play A Rising in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry

Conflict in the play A Rising in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry

In "A Rising in the Sun" (Lorraine Hansberry) we find three main

conflicts within the play. These conflicts are interrelated and emerge

mainly from one primer issue – Racism. In this essay, I will

highlight these three conflicts and explain their connection. First, I

will explain the conflict of family. Second, I will explain the

conflict of money. Third, I will explain the conflict of racism and

how the first two could be seen as a "by-product" of it.

Lena (Mama) recalls her late husband words. Family was the most

important thing for Lena and him. However, there are conflicts around

this issue which could be seen through three generations. First,

present generation Vs past. For example, Walter Lee blames his failure

in life partly on his mother's "lack of support". The conflict appears

since the only person who could be blamed for the situation is Walter

Lee himself. Second, present generation Vs present. For example,

Beneatha and Walter Lee fight over the check and its utilization. The

conflict appea...