“The American Dream” is a lifestyle that myriads of people determinedly try to achieve and work towards with their entire being. It is, essentially, the concept of improving your life purpose. In Lorraine Hansberry's play Raisin in the Sun, the characters' perceptions of the "American Dream" are very different and often conflict with each other. The Younger family struggles to break the metaphorical chains of poverty to create a better situation for them. The conflicting visions of the “American Dream” that contribute to the family's financial and social journey are represented by the characters Mama, Walter, and Benetha. Mama conveys a relatively simplistic idea about the “American Dream.” He lived in the South, where there was heavy and violent persecution of black people. Mom bravely moved North, where racism was slightly less abundant and cruel. All he ever wanted was a safer life for himself and his family. Mom was incredibly grateful just to be able to work and support her family. His vision of a better life contrasts with...