to just how far he will go and attempt to provide a better life. He plans to go into business with his friends and buy a liquor store, however, Mama will not allow him to spend obtained insurance check for 10,000 dollars, and instead plans to give most of her money to Beneatha for medical school. Walter, in a way, is jealous of his sister, for she will be able to fulfill her dreams of becoming a doctor. He, however, will have to keep living a monotonous life, not being able to support his family the way that he would like. He is also angry because Beneatha will get a large sum of Mamas insurance money, and he will not receive a penny. This dispute leads to general hostility and overall anger in the household. Because of this animosity, there is much verbal abuse that takes place within the household, and also leads to the Walters alcohol abuse. Throughout the play, Lorraine Hansberry displays conflict through the lives of her characters. Throughout A Raisin in the Sun, Lorraine Hansberry does not avoid the harsh, yet realistic facts of African American life during the 50s. Conflict is one of many 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....
