"A Raisin in the Sun," by Lorraine Hansberry depicts a perfect illustration on how money, social class, and race change one’s perspective in achieving the American Dream. As it was published in 1959, the story of a poor, dysfunctional, 1950’s black family, undergo many drastic obstacles that hold them back from leaving their bland apartment situated in Southside Chicago. The Youngers suffer from the death of Walter’s father, yet they inherit a check with a grand amount of money that they hope will end up changing their lives. Walter is the “man of the house” and pushes through problematic obstructions, which in his opinions and dreams are affected by the constant dilemmas his family has to face. Throughout the play, Walter’s measure of success is based solely around money; having none is considered failure. By the end of his prolonging journey, Walter finally discovers the true meaning of family. Early in the play, Walter Younger is perceived to be someone who dreams unimaginably; investing in a liquor store in which he hopes will bring tremendous fortune to his family. Stuck in the ghetto of Southside Chicago, the Youngers inherit an impassive apartment, miniscule in size, which to them means nothing. To Walter, life is all about having money. The constant happiness he sees upon others while maintaining the job of a chauffeur brings ideas to make a once in a lifetime investment. MAMA. Oh-So now it’s life. Money is life. Once upon a time freedom used to be life-now it’s money. I guess the world really do change . . . WALTER. No-it was always money, Mama. We just didn’t know about it. (Hansberry 74). I In this brief exchange, Walter explains to Mama how success is based on money and money alone. This conversation takes place early in the play of Act 1, Scene 2, which reveals the Younger’s social status and economic struggles. These two lines demonstrate the differences between the two eras that both Mama and Wal