Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin In The Sun

Did you ever think that one of your best friends could steal something from you? The Younger family received a 10,000 dollar check due to insurance money. Walter Lee Younger’s father had died also know has “Big” Walter. Walter really wanted to use the money on his lifelong dream, but what he didn't know was that his best friend would take something very important to him(his dream). The rest of Walter’s family had dreams too, but not many were ever met.
Walter has to give up his dream of owning his own liquor store to focus on the more important things in life. In the beginning of the play we learn that walter wants to own his own business and make a lot of money. Walter told his son travis that when he grows up he will have money from his