What does happen to a dream deferred? This is the core issue in "A Raisin in the Sun". Each character in the Younger household battles with this question at some point, and each of them is faced with another line from the Langston Hughes poem; the last one, in fact, which asks "Or does it explode?" I believe this represents a potential for destruction. A destruction could occur at any level, whether it be self or that of a group, in this case being the unit of the family.
             There are many individual differences and conflicts within the family that is reflected through the various interactions that take place during the short time span in which this play occurs. Once again, everything revolves around the dreams of the household members- Beneatha's dream to be a doctor, Walter's dream of having a liquor store, and Mama's dream of having a house where the family can be together more comfortably are some examples of these aspirations.
             Due to the consistent butting of heads, I had to rethink my answer to the question of who dominates the space in this work. At first, I thought this person to be Mama because of her matriarch ability to bring the family together. However, the more I considered it, the more I realized that the majority of the play is not spent with a content cast of family members. On a more indepth basis I now consider Walter Younger Sr. to be the character that most dominates the bulk of the play. I believe this is so because it was his death and his money that creates the entirety of the plot.
             The money definitely is a recurring theme in this play. From the very beginning description, we are able to see the apartment lived in by the Youngers, so it is quite obvious how a hefty insurance check would affect their lives. It also is apparent that the Youngers love their home, even if it be a bit lacking in extravagance. The small apartment would seem cozy, though very stu...