Family, the one symbol that traverses all continents and all countries. A word that symbolizes hope, safety, comradery and unity. In "A Raisin in the Sun"Lorraine Hansberry confronts the view of the American dream in which to be happy, a family has to live in wealth. Through detailed analysis of the characters in Mrs. Hansberry's play, the American dream effect will become apparent whether for better of for the worse. The importance of a family and its stability can be seen through Mama, Ruth, and
