Beneatha
Submitted by itsasarahtng on February 28, 2008
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Beneatha’s Dream
The play “Raisin in the Sun” by Lorraine Hansberry is basically all about dreams - individual dreams held by each of the characters as they try to contend with difficult and sometimes overwhelming circumstances in their lives.
Beneatha, the daughter of Lena Younger (Mama) and the sister of Walter Younger, is a confident, articulate college student who continually promotes modern ideas and perspectives on race and religion, challenging the more traditional views of the other Younger family members. Beneatha’s liberal views are frequently the source of friction between her, Walter and Mama.
Mama: “’Course you going to be a doctor, honey, God willing.
Beneatha: “God hasn’t got a thing to do with it.”
Mama: “Beneatha, that just wasn’t necessary.”
Beneatha: “Well - neither is God. I get sick of hearing about...