Raisin in the Sun Dreams
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Everyone has dreams. Dreams are what give people hope in their future. They are what keep a person going when times get tough. Many dreams are not achieved as soon as they are hoped to be, no matter how persistent a person is to make that dream a reality. Sometimes huge obstacles can long delay, or even end dreams. The drama, "A Raisin in the Sun" is a story of long delayed dreams and how those dreams can have a heavy impact on people and those around them.
The Youngers are a poor black family living in a run down apartment. Mama, is an older woman who is soon going to receive an insurance check from the passing away of her husband. She as well as her family, have dreams that they hope to fulfill with a portion of the money. The conflict of interests in the money cause severe anguish among the family members and when a majority of the money is lost, their dreams seem futile...