Describe the idea of the American Dream in "A Raisin in the Sun". How does that dream differ from Beneatha to Walter to Mama? Why?

Each
character in the Younger family has different ideas of what the American Dream is and plans on
spending the insurance money to accomplish their individual dreams.Younger's idea of the
American Dream involves having her family together in a safe, comfortable environment. She does
not necessarily have any dreams of her own and mentions that she would even donate the check to
her church. Lena's foremost concern is the well-being of her children. However, Lena decides to
put a down payment on a house in Clybourne Park, which is a white neighborhood. She is motivated
to put her family in a better position with improved living conditions.

's
idea of the American Dream involves her going to college to become a doctor. The self-confident,
independent woman, selfishly wishes to use the family's insurance money to pay for her
schooling.

Lee's idea of the American Dream involves him becoming a wealthy
business owner. Walter wishes to use the insurance money to open a liquor...