In Lorraine Hansberry's play, "A Raisin in the Sun," the audience is able to relate to the recurring themes she portrays in most of her work, such as the importance of dreams, the frustration of "dreams deferred , the strength of family, and the struggles of racial discrimination. The reader is able to empathize the most with the African American struggle at this time when Hansberry reveals Walter's idea of the American Dream. "Daddy's gonna make a transaction, a business transaction that's going to change our lives. That's how come one day when you 'bout seventeen years old, I'll come home and be pretty tired after a day of conferences 'cause an executive's life is hell man. I'll put a car up in the driveway. Rich people don't have to be flashy though I'll have to get something a little sportier for Ruth. Just tell me where you want to go to school and you'll go. Just tell me what it is you want to be, and you'll be it...You just name it son and I hand you the world!" (Hansberry, 1348). After Walter makes this statement the reader is able to see that his job as a chauffeur has driven him to work hard for a better life. He is tired of the impoverish way of life he is only able to provide for his family on such a small salary, but he is limited to his career because of the color of his skin. Through Walter's character, Hansberry is able to reveal the hardships of the working class of the black community, and the obstacles they face just to make a decent living for their families; all in which expose the realness of racial discrimination at this time. However, this play "is not only about dreams; it is about culture, black identity, and black pride. It is also about feminine strength, as exemplified by Lena, a strong matriarch who keeps her family together, offering love and care without compromising discipline. Since the play affirms the human spirit, it has a universal appeal and offers hope to all struggling people  (Gorman, 1672)