A Raisin in the Sun
. Why did the author refer to Langston Hughes’ “Harlem”--or “Raisin in the Sun”--poem? In what ways does the poem’s theme show itself in the conclusion of Ms. Hansberry’s play?
Raisin in the Sun, entire screenplay
Raisin in the Sun, entire screenplay
This poem asks the question if when one has a dream that is put on hold (a dream deferred), if that dream withers like a "raisin in the sun." Certainly the family in this play could suffer with many dreams "deferred." One daughter may have to put off her desire to go to medical school; Walter cannot support his family because of what happens to the money when the liquor store deal falls through; the mother who dreams big things for her family including a house in a good, white neighborhood must consider that her dream might be deferred. All of the characters in the play face "dream deferred" problems.
"Harlem: A Dream Deferred"