"A Raisin in the Sun" by Lorraine Hansberry delves into the complex dynamics within a black family confronting societal challenges and internal conflicts. Beneatha's ambition to become a doctor clashes with societal expectations and her family'
"... A family on the cutting edge of the same class and ideological struggles as existed in the movement itself and among the people..." (Hanberry 10). Raisin in the Sun is a part of literature that shapes the struggle and frustration of black people in America.
frustration
Ruth
She is frustrated on how Walter treats college people. " Walter Lee! You have to excuse him---it's the college style." (Hansberry 83).
She is really tired but she has to go work to support her family. " I got to go in. We need the money." (Hansberry 43).
Mama thinks Ruth wasn't taking care of Travis. " I gave him hot oats ---is that alright!) (Hansberry 41).
She is frustrated with her husband and his dreams. " Walter, leave me alone!" (Hansberry 33).
Her son, Travis keeps asking his grandma for money that they can't spare. " No! And I want you to stop asking your grandmother for money. You hear me?" (Hansberry 28).
Walter
Willy took his money, " THAT MONEY IS MADE OUT OF MY FATHER"S FLESH--" Hansberry 128).
Beneatha won't take his side and keeps telling Walter that the money is Mama's. " Walter give up; leave me alone--it's Mama's money." (Hansberry 38).
Walter is frustrated that Ruth won't support him. (Hansberry 33).
Walter doesn't like how Beneatha gets a lot of money put into her schooling, " --But if Mama got that money she can always take a few thousand and help you through school too-- can't she?" (hansberry 37).
Walter is frustrated that Lindor is trying to keep his family away from their new home, " Never mind how I feel-- you got any more to say 'bout how people ought to sit down and talk to each other? . . . get out of my house, man." (Hansberry 119).
Mama
Lindor is trying to keep her family from moving into their new home. " Father give us strength...Lord, Lord, Lord ...." (Hansberry 121).
Subtopic
Beneatha said she doesn't know if she will get married " IF! Now Bennie." (Hansberry 50).
Walter puts a lot of guilt on her. " So you butchered up a dream of mine --you --who always talking 'bout children's dreams..." (Hansberry 95).
She doesn't agree with what Walter wants to do, " But liquor, honey." (Hansberry 42).
Beneatha keeps acting out. " It don't sound nice for a young girl to say things like that---" (Hansberry 51).
Beneatha
Walter doesn't believe that she should be a doctor. "Ain't many girls decide --- to be a doctor." (Hansberry 36).
Her family thinks that since George is rich, she should be happy with him. " Well-- what other qualities a man got to have to satisfy you, little girl?" (Hansberry 49)
She is frustrated with God. " I'm tired of hearing about God all the time. What has he got to do with anything? Does he pay tuition?" (Hansberry 50).
George think she should dress a certain way, " That's what eccentric means---being natural. Get dressed." (Hansberry 80).
George only likes Beneatha for her looks, " Guys aren't gonna go for atmosphere---they're going to go for what they see." (Hansberry 96)
