Raisin In The Sun Symbolism

A Raisin in the Sun is a drama, a play, and a book that can reshape the way you think about people who are important to you. This magnificent story symbolizes how a family can go through a rough patch and at the end of the day continue to love and aid each other despite the circumstances.
The Younger’s believe that family is important whether they say it out loud or throughout their actions. In the story Ruth finds out that she is expecting a baby. She contemplates an abortion, not because she wants to, because she worries about the extra burden she would bring to the family that she already has. Mama does not like the idea, her children are her life; she refers to them as her "harvest." So when Ruth tells her what she plans to do Mama understands, but discontent with Ruth’s decision. Mama eventually convinced Ruth to reconsider her decision when she reveals that she purchased a ‘new beginning’ a home. Ruth recovers from this revelation and regains her earlier radiance, shouting, “GOODBYE MISERY” (page 94) and expressing her joy at the prospect of leaving the cramped apartment. Holding her abdomen, Ruth recognizes the possibility that the “life” she is bearing “pulses with happiness not despair” (page 94)
Later on in the story, Walter disappoints
Money corrupts Walter but his obsession is out of love, he wants the best for his family, wants his son to become something more than him. Ruth urges Mama to give Walter a chance about his investment scheme. She feels like “something is happening” (page 42) between the couple and that Walter “needs this chance”(page 42) to restore his self-esteem and repair the rift in their marriage. Mama eventually gives Walter a chance to proceed with his investment. Things begin to lighten up between Walter and Ruth. Walter is finally feeling financially secure and invites Ruth to the movies. Like young lovers, they felt remembering old