Shrivani Babariya, A Raisin in the Sun

I read A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansbury. I chose to read this book because it was about an African American family who almost fell apart because of a $100,000 check. This money comes from deceased Mr. Younger's life insurance policy. Each member of they family has an idea of what to do with the money but no one can agree on one idea. Walter Younger, the son of Mr. Younger, is eager about using the money to make an investment on a liquor store with his friends. Everyone in the family is against Walter's idea, which leads him to always argue with his wife, Ruth Younger and his mother, Lena Younger. Once the check arrived, Lena Younger went out and bought a house in a white neighborhood. Everyone in the family except Walter was overjoyed about leaving their small apartment and moving into a larger house, especially when a new baby is arriving into the family. Walter hated the fact that no one in his family supported his idea which causes him to grow against his family. Lena decides to give Walter the rest of the money for his investment but its cheated by a fraud who runs off with the money. This crushes the entire family because Walter lost most of his fathers money. The family is hesitant about moving into their new house now that their money is gone. This book shows how money can affect a family by tearing them apart.