A Raisin In The Sun Quote Analysis

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Life, even at it’s lowest point, will always get better and find a way to rise up again. When Beneatha Younger discovered her brother, Walter Lee, lost all the money that was put aside for her college fund, she gives up on becoming a doctor, giving up on her dreams. Asagai tries to convince her there is a light at the end of the tunnel, one must have faith and optimism that the future is not hopeless. “All I can say is - if this is my time in life - MY TIME - to say goodbye - to those God ____ cracking walls! - and that cramped little closet which ain’t now or never was no kitchen! - then I say it loud and good, HALLELUYAH AND GOODBYE, MISERY!” (Hansberry 82). Even though moving into this house, in the middle of an all-white neighborhood, the Younger family will have to face discrimination and inequality; they are all dying for a fresh start. Ruth’s misery will finally be put …show more content…
Well - what I mean to say is that we come from people who had a lot of pride. I mean - we are very proud people. And that’s my sister over there - and she’s going to be a doctor. And we are very proud. What I’m telling you is that we called you this - This is my son and he makes the sixth generation of our family in this country - and we have all thought about your offer-.” Walter Lee denies the offer to sell back the house to the Clybourne Park Improvement Association (CPIA) for more than what they paid. Walter proves loyalty to his family and race by standing up to Mr. Lindner. Even though Walter stand up for race he doesn’t change the world around him. It’s still the same unfair community. On the contrary, by standing up to the CPIA Walter is simultaneously standing against racism, segregation, and ignorance.
Beneatha eventually realizes that there is an upside to every down side, even her and her family problems. Proving Asagai’s theory in which everyone walks in a line unable to see the twists and turns head, only keeping their heads up and hoping for the

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