Mama's Plant

I care for my plant like I care for my family. It's my hope and my everythin'. My family, so capable of growin' is held down by all the strives black folks face, and just like my plant cuz there's no light in here. Just like there's no light in this house for us either, no hope (which is why i bought that house). I think it's like a metaphor or somethin' like that. I would never let my plant die cuz I see it as a representation of my family's welfare. If i give up on one thing that's not getting what it deserves- then I give up on everythin'. I can't wait to move to where there's life, and light, so we can all grow.

A raisin in the Sun

The first act of this play has got me confused. Why wouldn't Ruth and Mama want Walter to take a risk and invest some of that money into a liquor store? My father was a very successful business man and he didn't get that way by being frugal with his money. If Ruth decides to keep the baby that's on the way then Walter is going to have to find a way to convince Mama to let him borrow some money.

Act II

Oh Walter, you have gotten yourself into some trouble I see. Family is the most important thing in life, how could you just throw away your Mama's money like that? She asked one thing of you, and that was to put away money for Beneatha's schooling, and you couldn't do that. It's no wonder why your family is getting sick of you.

Mama has got her hands full now with the new "Welcoming Committee". Don't let them white folks scare you out of your new home and new life. You are just as good as them, if not better. Neighborhoods shouldn't be divided by color. Those white folks will realize it soon enough.

Walter Lee

Oh Walter, what a lost soul he was huh? I mean I thought he was gonna abandon his family and his baby on the way for money. He says "money is life." Child, what has life come to if money is the only answer. Luckily I think the story of my family proves otherwise. After many mistakes, especially my Bennie loosing her school money, and Ruth thinkin' bout gettin rid of that precious baby, Brother became a man and helped all us Youngers, not just himself. I think he finally learned money comes and goes but you can't just rid yourself of love and family. And God of course. He has taught us that love and kindness is life, and He is always right. I was wondering if anyone thinks Walter should have not moved us in, and that the risk wasn't worth takin'?

Well child, I think it was. I have a garden and Travis has his own room, until the baby comes that is. Them white folks be lookin at us like were criminals for wantin' a nicer house. We smile at them anyways, hopin' someday all this will change, if not for us then for Travis and the new baby. 

What do you all think of Brother's decision? 

A raisin in the Sun act III

Beneatha, now you make sure you marry who you want to marry. Trust me, if you marry George just for the money you will regret it. Marry Asagi and become a doctor in Africa. Follow your dreams.

A Window of Opportunity

The one small window in the Younger's house has a significance beyond its physical appearance. It could be seen as a "window of opportunity" and the sunshine beaming through is happiness. This little window is the only source of natural lighting in the whole house. It is no wonder that Mama's plant is struggling to thrive and survive. At the end of the play I was relieved when Walter took charge and decided the family would move to the new house. This is one of the rare grown up actions he has taken in the whole play and it was nice to see him mature. The new house has a whole lot of sunlight. Happiness and new opportunities will surely embrace the Younger family at their new dwelling.

In praisen of the grene haet

I would like to have ac-drenc in the win-hus hwider Walter be-sittan

To hiere the catt with the conked head gliwap on his blaed-horn

I could blowe with min baggepipe and go singan and hoppian all about

For I am a janglere and a goliardeys who is moost of synne and harlotries

And should they sende me ut for being a druncen soot, no hearm done

I would cume and breke their dore at a rennyng with min heed!