1. A Raisin In The Sun And The Fight For Masculinity
... , and dislikes the way in which they live. In the play, Walter pleads with his family for support and states, " I got me a dream" (Hansberry 33.) Men need to pursue the breadwinning role in the family as a measure of their manhood according to Mediterranean ideals (Gilmore 43). In the Younger household, Mama always had ... that he will earn will also provide Walter Lee and his family with property that will finally belong to him. They have lived in the same rented apartment for years, Walter, his wife and son, his mother, and his sister. They all view the insurance money as a great oppor...
- Word Count: 1442
- Approx Pages: 6
- Grade Level: High School