A Raisin in the Sun

By Justin Ehrenpreis

Author

Lorraine Hansberry

Setting

Chicago , 1950

Ruth

30, loves her husband but tired of his dream of making money

Walter

35, Ruth’s husband, hates working as a chauffeur, dreams of making a lot of money

Travis

10 year old boy, son of Ruth and Walter

Lena (Mama)

62, widow, mother of Walter, Beneatha proud, strong, religious

Karl Linder

A representative from Clybourne Park Association doesn’t want the Youngers to move into neighborhood

Bobo

Walters friend

Beneatha

20, Walters sister, wants to be a doctor, often disagrees with Walter