An Analysis on a Raisin in the Sun

An analysis on A Raisin in the Sun

In Lorraine Hansberry’s play, A Raisin in the Sun, there are many important lines that add depth and emotion to the play’s plot. Through them, the audience learns about the characters in the play and understands what they are going through.

In Act I, scene ii, Mama asks Walter,

“[Walter] can’t you give people a Christian greeting before you start talking about money?” (70).

Right as Walter walks into the apartment, he immediately asks Mama if the insurance check came. He does not even say hello, he is so consumed by the thought of money. This passage characterizes Walter as a man whose priorities are focused on money. He thinks that the quality of life and success is defined by how much wealth someone has. This passage is significant because it shows how Walter is obsessed with money. This is important to the play because it is