Assignment Five: Explain how the author continues to develop the American Dream theme through Walter's conversation with Travis. (Act 2 Scene 2) (100 words)
In “A Raisin in the Sun,” Lorraine Hansberry develops the concept of the American Dream through Walter’s description of his own dreams. When responding to Travis’ dream of being a “bus driver,” a job similar to his father’s, Walter informs him that it “ain’t nothing to want to be” and that it “isn’t big enough” (Hansberry 108). Walter feels that an occupation such as a chauffeur or bus driver isn’t a good dream; he feels that there are much bigger opportunities and possibilities available for him and also his son. He dreams of becoming a successful businessman and provide a nice living for himself and his family, and he wants his son to experience this success as well. Walter gives Travis a detailed description of how their lives would be in 10 years, speaking of how he would return home “after a day of conferences and secretaries getting things wrong the way they do,” and that he would “pull the car up on the driveway…just a plain black Chrysler, I think” and also stating “Rich people don’t have to be classy,” as though he is referring to his family being rich (Hansberry 109). Part of Walter’s “American Dream” is becoming wealthy and living as the “rich” do. He desires the nice houses, fancy cars, secretaries, gardeners, and other things involved stereotypically involved with a rich lifestyle. Walter ends the conversation telling Travis that he’ll “hand [Travis] the world,” and that he can have whatever he names (Hansberry 109). Walter’s dream also involves providing the most for his child that he can, having the money and ability to give him whatever he wants. He feels that he needs to pass his possible success onto his son. The American Dream is portrayed through Walter’s dream and ambitions to be successful in his own business.
Walter in Lorraine Hansberry’s, “A Raisin in the Sun,” continues to express his dreams through a conversation with Travis. Walter starts off this conversation by asking Travis, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” (Hansberry 107), and he replies by saying he wants to be, “a bus driver” (Hansberry 108), which Walter discourages the choice in occupation. Little children often want to be just like their parents which is not wrong, but Walter wants his child to be more than just a driver. This represents the American dream because it shows a parent wanting more for their child and for that child to work hard and become anything they could possibly be. Walter continues by claiming that soon he is, “gonna make a transaction… a business transaction that’s going to change [their] lives” (Hansberry 108), which will lead him to be living, “an executive’s life” (Hansberry 108), and be rich in the future. Walter is talking about his deal with Willy and the liquor stores which is his dream in life. He believes that he will work hard and create a large business that will make him rich and allow him to accomplish his dream in life. Walter explains to Travis that this will allow him to be, “whatever [he] wants to be” (Hansberry 109), and that Travis can, “just name it” (Hansberry 109), and Walter will, “hand [him] the world” (Hansberry 109). This situation portrays how Walter accomplishing his dream will allow Travis to better accomplish any dream of his which leads to Walter’s second most important dream which is for his child to accomplish their dream. Walter’s hard work to make a life for him benefits his children and the children that they will have which is the ultimate American dream. Walter and Travis’s discussion conveys a parents perspective on the American dream.
Walter, in Lorraine Hansberry’s, “A Raisin in the Sun,” expresses his dreams through a conversation with his son, Travis. Walter starts off this conversation by asking Travis, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” and he replies by saying he wants to be, “a bus driver,” which Walter discourages the choice in occupation (Hansberry 107, 108). Little children often want to be just like their parents which is not wrong, but Walter wants his child to be more than just a driver. This represents the American dream because it shows a parent wanting more for their child and for that child to work hard and become anything they could possibly be. Walter continues by claiming that soon he is, “gonna make a transaction… a business transaction that’s going to change [their] lives,” which will lead him to be living, “an executive’s life,” and be rich in the future (Hansberry 108). Walter is talking about his deal with Willy and the liquor stores which is his dream in life. He believes that he will work hard and create a large business that will make him rich and allow him to accomplish his dream in life. Walter explains to Travis that this will allow him to be, “whatever [he] wants to be,” and that Travis can, “just name it,” and Walter will, “hand [him] the world” (Hansberry 109). This situation portrays how Walter accomplishing his dream will allow Travis to better accomplish any dream of his which leads to Walter’s second most important dream which is for his child to accomplish their dream. Walter’s hard work to make a life for him benefits his children and the children that they will have which is the ultimate American dream. Walter and Travis’s discussion conveys a parent’s perspective on the American dream.
Lorraine Hansberry in, "A Raisin in the Sun," continues to develop the American Dream theme by reestablishing Walter's own dream in his conversation with Travis. Walter is informed that Mama wants him to take the remaining sixty-five hundred dollars and make two saving accounts: one for Beneatha's medical school expenditures and one for him to do whatever he wants. It is conveyed to the audience that Walter has a resurgence in joy and hope for his own dreams. Travis enters the room and Walter begins speaking with him about his own future successes and Travis's future endeavors. Walter assures Travis that his potential reaches beyond being a "bus driver" and he will go to school "where you (Travis) want(s) to go to school" (Hansberry 108-109). Walter also includes his own plans to have "a whole lot of offices" after "a business transaction that is going to change our lives" (Hansberry 108). Walter says he plans to "hand Travis the world" (Hansberry 109). This part of the play is a clear instance where Walter yearns to reach his dreams and goals in order to enable his family members to be in a better position to accomplish their own dreams and aspirations. Walter no longer just focuses on the desire for financial success, but the eventual, individual successes of his family. Having financial stability and flexibility, allowing oneself and his or her family to pursue and succeed at anything, definitely qualifies as living the American Dream.
walters dream now extends down to travis what the American dream is all about
Lorraine Hansberry in, "A Raisin in the Sun," continues to develop the American Dream theme by reestablishing Walter's own dream in his conversation with Travis. Walter is informed that Mama wants him to take the remaining sixty-five hundred dollars and make two saving accounts: one for Beneatha's medical school expenditures and one for him to do whatever he wants. It is conveyed to the audience that Walter has a resurgence in joy and hope for his own dreams. Travis enters the room and Walter begins speaking with him about his own future successes and Travis's future endeavors. Walter assures Travis that his potential reaches beyond being a "bus driver" and he will go to school "where you (Travis) want(s) to go to school" (Hansberry 108-109). Walter also includes his own plans to have "a whole lot of offices" after "a business transaction that is going to change our lives" (Hansberry 108). Walter says he plans to "hand Travis the world" (Hansberry 109). This part of the play is a clear instance where Walter yearns to reach his dreams and goals in order to enable his family members to be in a better position to accomplish their own dreams and aspirations. Walter no longer just focuses on the desire for financial success, but the eventual, individual successes of his family. Having financial stability and flexibility, allowing oneself and his or her family to pursue and succeed at anything, definitely qualifies as living the American Dream.
Lorrain Hansberry in her play "A Raisin in the Sun" enhances the theme of Walter's American Dream when he is talking to his son. He tells Travis that what he wanted to be when he got older "ain't nothing to want to be" (Hansberry 108). He tells him it is not a big enough dream because Walter imagines them all living a rich life. Walter tells him "In seven years you going to be seventeen years old. And things is going to be very different with us in seven years, Travis" (Hansberry 108). Walter believes that his American Dream will come true within the next 10 years. He says "there's going to be offices-a whole lot of offices" (Hansberry 108). Walter Lee passionately describes the kind of life they are going to have once he makes this business transaction. Walter does not want a mediocre life for himself or his son, however this dream begins to cloud his logic. He vividly describes what his future will look like and the reader can visualize Walter's American Dream.
Lorraine Hansberry in "A Raisin in the Sun," continues to develop the theme of the American Dream through the interaction of Walter and his son. Mama decides to split the remaining money between Walter for his business and Beneatha for medical school. When Travis enters the scene, Walter begins to ask him about his future ambitions. Walter disregards Travis' first response because "it ain't big enough" (Hansberry 108). Walter's dream has clearly been given new life as seen through his enthusiasm. Walter wants Travis to know that he can do anything that he wants with his future. He tells Travis that "after tonight" their lives will be changed forever (Hansberry 108). Mama has given him the ability to change his family's lives. Through some hard work, dedication, and time the family will never again struggle like they had in the past. Walter begins dreaming out loud and describing the future. He tells Travis seven years from now he will ask him "where [do] you want to go to school" and he will go wherever he says (Hansberry 109). Walter can give his son the ability to accomplish his dreams. Walter plans to set his family on the path to success and prosperity for many generations to come. Through his efforts, he will have given every future member of the Younger family the ability to make their own American Dream a reality.
Lorraine Hansberry in "A Raisin in the Sun," further goes the theme of the American Dream while Walter talks to his son Travis. As Travis is heading to bed he stops by his dad asking him “What’s the matter, Daddy? You drunk?” (Hansberry 107). Walter replies saying he is not drunk nor will he ever be again. As Walter leaves to go to his bed his father, Walter, comes from behind the couch and embraces his son and tells Travis that he would like to talk that about the future. Walter asks Travis what he wants to be when he grows up and he replies “A bus driver.” (Hansberry 108). Walter laughs and replies saying it are not big enough and that after tonight everything is going to change. Walter tells his son him "In seven years you going to be seventeen years old. And things is going to be very different with us in seven years, Travis" (Hansberry 108). He says "there's going to be offices-a whole lot of offices" (Hansberry 108). Walter than describes the perfect American Dream in which he gives so much detail that one can imagine the car that he wishes to obtain. Walter plans a future for not only his son, but for the generations yet to come. Walter hopes for each member of the family to fulfill their own American Dream.
In “A Raisin in the Sun,” Lorraine Hansberry develops the concept of the American Dream through Walter’s description of his own dreams. When responding to Travis’ dream of being a “bus driver,” a job similar to his father’s, Walter informs him that it “ain’t nothing to want to be” and that it “isn’t big enough” (Hansberry 108). Walter feels that an occupation such as a chauffeur or bus driver isn’t a good dream; he feels that there are much bigger opportunities and possibilities available for him and also his son. He dreams of becoming a successful businessman and provide a nice living for himself and his family, and he wants his son to experience this success as well. Walter gives Travis a detailed description of how their lives would be in 10 years, speaking of how he would return home “after a day of conferences and secretaries getting things wrong the way they do,” and that he would “pull the car up on the driveway…just a plain black Chrysler, I think” and also stating “Rich people don’t have to be classy,” as though he is referring to his family being rich (Hansberry 109). Part of Walter’s “American Dream” is becoming wealthy and living as the “rich” do. He desires the nice houses, fancy cars, secretaries, gardeners, and other things involved stereotypically involved with a rich lifestyle. Walter ends the conversation telling Travis that he’ll “hand [Travis] the world,” and that he can have whatever he names (Hansberry 109). Walter’s dream also involves providing the most for his child that he can, having the money and ability to give him whatever he wants. He feels that he needs to pass his possible success onto his son. The American Dream is portrayed through Walter’s dream and ambitions to be successful in his own business.
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Walter in Lorraine Hansberry’s, “A Raisin in the Sun,” continues to express his dreams through a conversation with Travis. Walter starts off this conversation by asking Travis, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” (Hansberry 107), and he replies by saying he wants to be, “a bus driver” (Hansberry 108), which Walter discourages the choice in occupation. Little children often want to be just like their parents which is not wrong, but Walter wants his child to be more than just a driver. This represents the American dream because it shows a parent wanting more for their child and for that child to work hard and become anything they could possibly be. Walter continues by claiming that soon he is, “gonna make a transaction… a business transaction that’s going to change [their] lives” (Hansberry 108), which will lead him to be living, “an executive’s life” (Hansberry 108), and be rich in the future. Walter is talking about his deal with Willy and the liquor stores which is his dream in life. He believes that he will work hard and create a large business that will make him rich and allow him to accomplish his dream in life. Walter explains to Travis that this will allow him to be, “whatever [he] wants to be” (Hansberry 109), and that Travis can, “just name it” (Hansberry 109), and Walter will, “hand [him] the world” (Hansberry 109). This situation portrays how Walter accomplishing his dream will allow Travis to better accomplish any dream of his which leads to Walter’s second most important dream which is for his child to accomplish their dream. Walter’s hard work to make a life for him benefits his children and the children that they will have which is the ultimate American dream. Walter and Travis’s discussion conveys a parents perspective on the American dream.
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Walter, in Lorraine Hansberry’s, “A Raisin in the Sun,” expresses his dreams through a conversation with his son, Travis. Walter starts off this conversation by asking Travis, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” and he replies by saying he wants to be, “a bus driver,” which Walter discourages the choice in occupation (Hansberry 107, 108). Little children often want to be just like their parents which is not wrong, but Walter wants his child to be more than just a driver. This represents the American dream because it shows a parent wanting more for their child and for that child to work hard and become anything they could possibly be. Walter continues by claiming that soon he is, “gonna make a transaction… a business transaction that’s going to change [their] lives,” which will lead him to be living, “an executive’s life,” and be rich in the future (Hansberry 108). Walter is talking about his deal with Willy and the liquor stores which is his dream in life. He believes that he will work hard and create a large business that will make him rich and allow him to accomplish his dream in life. Walter explains to Travis that this will allow him to be, “whatever [he] wants to be,” and that Travis can, “just name it,” and Walter will, “hand [him] the world” (Hansberry 109). This situation portrays how Walter accomplishing his dream will allow Travis to better accomplish any dream of his which leads to Walter’s second most important dream which is for his child to accomplish their dream. Walter’s hard work to make a life for him benefits his children and the children that they will have which is the ultimate American dream. Walter and Travis’s discussion conveys a parent’s perspective on the American dream.
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DeleteLorraine Hansberry in, "A Raisin in the Sun," continues to develop the American Dream theme by reestablishing Walter's own dream in his conversation with Travis. Walter is informed that Mama wants him to take the remaining sixty-five hundred dollars and make two saving accounts: one for Beneatha's medical
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ReplyDeleteLorraine Hansberry in, "A Raisin in the Sun," continues to develop the American Dream theme by reestablishing Walter's own dream in his conversation with Travis. Walter is informed that Mama wants him to take the remaining sixty-five hundred dollars and make two saving accounts: one for Beneatha's medical school expenditures and one for him to do whatever he wants. It is conveyed to the audience that Walter has a resurgence in joy and hope for his own dreams. Travis enters the room and Walter begins speaking with him about his own future successes and Travis's future endeavors. Walter assures Travis that his potential reaches beyond being a "bus driver" and he will go to school "where you (Travis) want(s) to go to school" (Hansberry 108-109). Walter also includes his own plans to have "a whole lot of offices" after "a business transaction that is going to change our lives" (Hansberry 108). Walter says he plans to "hand Travis the world" (Hansberry 109). This part of the play is a clear instance where Walter yearns to reach his dreams and goals in order to enable his family members to be in a better position to accomplish their own dreams and aspirations. Walter no longer just focuses on the desire for financial success, but the eventual, individual successes of his family. Having financial stability and flexibility, allowing oneself and his or her family to pursue and succeed at anything, definitely qualifies as living the American Dream.
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DeleteLorrain Hansberry in her play "A Raisin in the Sun" enhances the theme of Walter's American Dream when he is talking to his son. He tells Travis that what he wanted to be when he got older "ain't nothing to want to be" (Hansberry 108). He tells him it is not a big enough dream because Walter imagines them all living a rich life. Walter tells him "In seven years you going to be seventeen years old. And things is going to be very different with us in seven years, Travis" (Hansberry 108). Walter believes that his American Dream will come true within the next 10 years. He says "there's going to be offices-a whole lot of offices" (Hansberry 108). Walter Lee passionately describes the kind of life they are going to have once he makes this business transaction. Walter does not want a mediocre life for himself or his son, however this dream begins to cloud his logic. He vividly describes what his future will look like and the reader can visualize Walter's American Dream.
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DeleteLorraine Hansberry in "A Raisin in the Sun," continues to develop the theme of the American Dream through the interaction of Walter and his son. Mama decides to split the remaining money between Walter for his business and Beneatha for medical school. When Travis enters the scene, Walter begins to ask him about his future ambitions. Walter disregards Travis' first response because "it ain't big enough" (Hansberry 108). Walter's dream has clearly been given new life as seen through his enthusiasm. Walter wants Travis to know that he can do anything that he wants with his future. He tells Travis that "after tonight" their lives will be changed forever (Hansberry 108). Mama has given him the ability to change his family's lives. Through some hard work, dedication, and time the family will never again struggle like they had in the past. Walter begins dreaming out loud and describing the future. He tells Travis seven years from now he will ask him "where [do] you want to go to school" and he will go wherever he says (Hansberry 109). Walter can give his son the ability to accomplish his dreams. Walter plans to set his family on the path to success and prosperity for many generations to come. Through his efforts, he will have given every future member of the Younger family the ability to make their own American Dream a reality.
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DeleteLorraine Hansberry in "A Raisin in the Sun," further goes the theme of the American Dream while Walter talks to his son Travis. As Travis is heading to bed he stops by his dad asking him “What’s the matter, Daddy? You drunk?” (Hansberry 107). Walter replies saying he is not drunk nor will he ever be again. As Walter leaves to go to his bed his father, Walter, comes from behind the couch and embraces his son and tells Travis that he would like to talk that about the future. Walter asks Travis what he wants to be when he grows up and he replies “A bus driver.” (Hansberry 108). Walter laughs and replies saying it are not big enough and that after tonight everything is going to change. Walter tells his son him "In seven years you going to be seventeen years old. And things is going to be very different with us in seven years, Travis" (Hansberry 108). He says "there's going to be offices-a whole lot of offices" (Hansberry 108). Walter than describes the perfect American Dream in which he gives so much detail that one can imagine the car that he wishes to obtain. Walter plans a future for not only his son, but for the generations yet to come. Walter hopes for each member of the family to fulfill their own American Dream.
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