A Raisin in the Sun Review

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Who is the author of 'A Raisin in the Sun'?

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Lorraine Hansberry

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What does Walter Lee Younger want to do with the insurance money?

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Invest in a liquor store

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Which character fears that Walter will lose his pride and manhood?

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Mama

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Why does Mama make Travis watch Walter talk to Mr. Linder?

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She hopes Walter will be ashamed.

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Why does Beneatha go out with George?

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She is bored.

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What is the main theme of 'A Raisin in the Sun'?

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The struggle for identity and the pursuit of dreams.

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What does the insurance money symbolize in the play?

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Hope and the possibility of a better future.

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How does Walter's dream conflict with his family's values?

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Walter's desire for wealth clashes with Mama's emphasis on dignity and family.

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What role does Mama play in the family?

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She is the matriarch who holds the family together and represents traditional values.

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What does Beneatha aspire to become?

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A doctor.