"Been thinking that we maybe could meet the notes on a little old two-story somewhere, with a yard where Travis could play in the summertime, if we use part of the insurance for a down payment and everybody kind of pitch in." (page 44)
Every character in "A Raisin in the Sun" are different from each other. Most significantly, they are different in their dreams and desires. Walter dreams of becoming a successful businessman and owning a liquor store. Ruth and Mama only want a better life for their family and dream of owning a beautiful home. Beaneatha has hopes of finishing medical school and becoming a doctor as an individualistic woman. In a similar way, many people today want these very same things; a house, a family, and education, a prosperous career. I think that Lorraine Hansberry did a really good job of making this play universal in this way. No matter what era, everyone still aspires to have happiness. Whether that is through a home, an education, family, or career, people are always working towards that happiness. In this way, it makes it easier for the audience to connect with the Younger family's dreams and aspirations.
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