In the play “A Raisin in the Sun” by Lorraine Hansberry, an African American family, the Youngers, are about to receive an insurance check for ten thousand dollars. This money comes from the deceased Mr. Younger’s life insurance policy, while waiting for the arrival of the check, each members of the family has an idea as to what he or she would like to do with this money. Mrs. Younger wants to buy a house to fulfill a dream she shared with her husband. Benetha, Mrs. Younger’s daughter, wants to use the money for her medical school tuition. Ruth, Mrs. Younger’s daughter-in-law, hopes that she and her husband, Walter, can provide more space and opportunity for their son, Travis. Mama’s son, Walter, dream to use the money to invest in a
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