A Raisin in the Sun

A Raisin in The Sun, by Lorraine Hansberry is a short novel set in Chicago in the 1960’s. It revolves around particular events in the lives of the Younger family when they receive an insurance check for ten thousand dollars. The Younger family is immediately introduced and we immediately become familiar with their personalities and attitudes. Walter Lee and Ruth are married and have a child named Travis. Walter’s mother Lena, and younger sister …

…one’s family, or for another person love is a very strong thing. I know that if love is genuine it can conquer anything. The Youngers proved that that the love in their lives helped them to overcome their obstacles. Even though it took Walter a little while longer to realize that what he had was so special, love showed the way. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** Works Cited Hansberry, Lorraine. A Raisin in The Sun. Vintage Books, 1994.