A Raisin in the Sun
What does the new house signify to each of the Youngers?
What does the new house signify to each of the Youngers?
What does the new house signify to each of the Youngers?
The house does not mean the same thing to each family member. For Ruth, the new house represents home, family, and hope for the future. She wanted her family to have a home.... their own home.... a legacy. Walter and Beneatha are looking for personal dignity and identity. Mama sees the house as a safe place: a sense of validation and stability.