Realism in A Raisin in the Sun

Conflict in A Raisin in the Sun In the play A Raisin in the Sun, the playwright Lorraine Hansberry depicts the life of an impoverished African American family living on the south side of Chicago. The Youngers, living in a small apartment and having dreams larger than the world in which the live, often use verbal abuse as a way to vent their problems. Many times, this verbal abuse leads to unnecessary conflict within the …

…realistic characteristics of life that are portrayed in the play. Above all, the conflict between Walter and Beneatha is the most frequently depicted. Nonetheless, the conflict that is endured in this play could be easily identified by anyone in the world. Resentment, jealousy, and disagreement are all feelings evident throughout the play. The theme of conflict is one that is hard to endure, yet is very prominent and realistic throughout A Raisin in the Sun.