Conflict In Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin In The Sun

Benjamin Franklin once said, “Money has never made man happy, nor will it, there is nothing in its nature to produce happiness”(Benjamin). The basis of what Benjamin Franklin is trying to suggest is that money cannot buy everything and that it is a source of greed and conflict. In Lorraine Hansberry’s novel, A Raisin in the Sun, she likewise tries to convince her readers that money is a source of conflict and struggle. The theme plays an essential role in the novel because of the fact that it is present in nearly all acts and events. Hansberry tends to hint at her theme when she reflects on the struggles that Walter’s family are going through, and she especially references her theme when she mentions Mama’s social security check. The overall theme is not only significant because it reflects the families struggles but also because it helps explain history and modern day concerns. To begin, Hansberry introduces her theme throughout the novel in instances where the family are ranting about their dreams and also in occasions when the family are communicating to each other. Hansberry first brings up her theme when she introduces us with the families conflict about what they’re going to do with Mama’s check. Ruth, in reply to Walter asking about the check says, “ I hope to God you ain’t going to get up here first thing this morning and start talking to me ‘bout no money” (Hansberry …show more content…
In short when looking back at what Benjamin Franklin said it is made very clear that oftentimes money is related to struggles and conflicts. To sum it up Lorraine Hansberry uses the theme throughout the course of her novel so that to develop the plot events and also to explain the common day financial struggles of the conventional African American