Examples Of Racism In A Raisin In The Sun

Seeing Two Generations Clash “Once upon a time freedom used to be life – now it’s money.” (76 Hansberry). Throughout the story ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ you can see Mama’s generation clash with Walter, Beneatha’s generation. ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ is a story about three generations of people living in one apartment who come into a great sum of money after their fathers death. Throughout the story you can see how the two of the generations argue and clash with each other about what the money should be used for. Some examples of these two generations clashing with their ideals can be seen when Walter and Mama argue about money, When Beneatha and Mama talk about her (Beneatha) not getting married, and Beneatha’s career choices. Throughout ‘A Raisin

One of the first times that Walter and Mama argue about money is when their father/husband's check finally comes. Walter wants to use his fathers money to fund a liquor store, Mama doesn't think that is a good idea so refuses to listen to anything he says. Mama not listening to Walter can be found in the passage “WILL SOMEBODY PLEASE LISTEN TO ME TODAY!” (73 Hansberry). Another time money has caused an argument between Walter and Mama is when Mama confronts Walter about how his behavior has been changing in the last couple of years into something not even she can recognize. Mama mentioning Walters changing behavior can be found in the passage “Something more than me not giving you this money. The past few years I been watching it happen to you. You get all nervous acting and kind of wild in the eyes…” (74 Hansberry). One of the last times the mother and son had an argument was near the end of ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ when Walter lost all sixty five hundred dollars trying to invest into a

One of the first instances of Beneath arguing with Mama about marriage is when Beneatha tells Mama that she doesn't want to marry someone she doesn't like, even if they are rich. Beneatha not wanting to marry someone just because they are rich can be found in the passage “No I would not marry him if all I felt for him was what I feel now.” (52 Hansberry). Another time Beneatha has gotten into an argument about her marriage plans is when Beneatha hinted at the fact that she might not even get married, causing Mama to lose it. Beneatha talking about not getting married can be found in the passage “I’m not worried about who I’m going to marry yet—if I ever get married. MAMA and RUTH If!” (53 Hansberry). One of the last few times Beneatha’s marriage plans were argued about was at the end of the book, where Walter comes in and tells Beneatha again that she should marry into a rich family. Walter telling Beneatha to marry a rich man can be found in the passage “You better marry yourself a man with some loot…” (149 Hansberry). Throughout ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ Mama and Walter argue with Beneatha about marriage. Beneatha wanting to marry someone she cares about, Beneatha talking about not getting married, and Walter telling Beneatha that she should marry a rich man. All of this shows Beneatha arguing with Walter and Mama about what she wants for her