A Raisin in the Sun has several important themes and motifs such as race, family, and poverty, but the one that meant the most with me was the focus on hopes and dreams. The hopes and dreams of the Younger family were inspiring, especially in light of all of the difficulties that they had to endure. Racial oppression and poverty had huge impacts on the Younger family and the fact that they continued to pursue their dreams shows their courage and dedication. The Younger’s struggle to attain these dreams and much of their happiness and sadness is directly related to their accomplishment of, or failure to accomplish, these dreams. Each family member had their own dream. Beneatha wants to go to medical school to become a doctor. This dream
