A Raisin in the Sun: Book Review

The play, A Raisin in the Sun, written by Lorraine Hansberry, is a domestic tragedy. Lorraine takes a simple family and shows how sexism and racism can shape a family for generations. I was able to connect to the characters and understand who they are. Walter Lee Jr, is a dreamer, yet very stubborn and emotional. Beneatha mirrors her brother somewhat and is an intellectual who seeks out her place in the world and is not willing to settle. Lena (Mama) is strong willed and tried to maintain her morals and commands respect. Ruth is the realist and very pessimistic about life but continues to preserve. These characters are very relatable. In the play, Walter is a chauffeur. Ruth stays at home and cleans, and mama is a house maid while Beneatha goes to school. As the check was on its way,everyone had different views on how the money should be sent- Walter believes that the money should be spent on a liquor store, Beneatha believes that the money should go to her studies, and mama believes that the money should go towards a new house and the rest goes towards Beneatha's studies.Throughout all of this,Ruth becomes pregnant and considers abortion, due to the family's  I would recommend this book to anyone above the age of 14, due to some of the explicit scenes in this book.