A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry
Act 3, Scene 1
One of the reoccurring images that appears in the play is the plant. The plant is mentioned periodically and I see its true significance at the end of the play in the state directions: "she comes back in, grabs her plant, and goes out for the last time" (Hansberry, 535). The plant symbolizes the family. From the beginning of the play, the plant seems to be dying. It struggles to get light and warmth from the sun. This corresponds to the situation of the family. The family is dying and falling apart. Everyone is furious with each other and nothing seems to improve. At the end of the play, the family moves out of their apartment and moves on to a better life. Mama takes the plant with them showing us that the plant is moving on and will heal and grow in a better life. The family will heal and grow closer together once they live on 406 Clybourne Street, Clybourne Park.
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