A Raisin in the Sun

While reading A Raisin in the Sun, one learns much about the values of the characters in the story, especially of Mama and Walter. Through the dialogue and actions of the two characters, we learn that the value systems of Mama and Walter are extremely different, and even sometimes contradictory. Mama’s greatest value is family, while Walter’s values evolve only around fame, power, and wealth. As a result of their radically different value …

…s value of family. Walter gets along with the family only when he has a feeling of wealth, originating from his value of money. Mama and Walter are two very different individuals with very different value systems. Mama value most the happiness of her family. Walter values money, wealth, power and fame far beyond anything. As a result of their different value systems, Mama and Walter have conflicting, and even contradictory motivations, actions, and relationships.