A Raisin in the Sun

A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry A Raisin in the Sun is a story about a working-class African-American family who all have dreams. They struggle to keep their dream of going from tenants to owners alive. Unfortunately they are in a bad position to accomplish these dreams because society sees them based on their race and class, but they are willing to rebel against that position in order to fulfill their dreams. Throughout …

…pretending to be the stereotypical black so that the 'Welcoming Committee' will buy the family's new house. When its time for Walter to put his pride away he realizes that no amount of money can make up for the loss of pride and that it is better to sacrifice the goals of one for the good of many, so he tells the gentleman from the 'Welcoming Committee' that they "decided to move into our house.