In Act 1, Scene 1 of A Raisin in the Sun, the Younger family lives in a small, worn-down apartment in 1950s Chicago. Ruth, the hardworking mother, tries to keep things running smoothly, while her husband, Walter Lee, dreams of using a $10,000 life insurance check to invest in a liquor store. Ruth and Walter argue about money and their future. Walter's sister, Beneatha, wants to become a doctor, but Walter thinks it's unrealistic. Their mother, Mama, wants to use the money to buy a house, believing it will bring the family stability. Tension builds as the family disagrees on how to use the money, and the scene ends with Ruth fainting from stress. This scene shows the family's struggles with money, dreams, and hope for a better life. 

In Act 1, Scene 2 of A Raisin in the Sun, the Younger family spends Saturday morning cleaning their apartment when Beneatha's Nigerian friend, Joseph Asagai, visits and expresses his interest in Beneatha, but she remains focused on her education. Meanwhile, Ruth returns from a doctor’s visit and reveals that she is pregnant, hinting that she might consider an abortion due to their financial struggles. Mama worries about Ruth’s well-being and confronts Walter for being too obsessed with his business dreams to notice his wife's struggles. She reminds him of their family values and insists that money should not come before love and responsibility. By the end of the scene, Mama informs Walter about Ruth's plans to abort their child. Walter leaves without saying a word. 

In Act 2, Scene 1 of A Raisin in the Sun, the Younger family faces growing tension as their dreams and frustrations clash. Beneatha tries on the Nigerian robes Joseph Asagai gave her and dances around the apartment, embracing her African heritage, which Walter mocks in his drunken state. George Murchison, Beneatha’s wealthy suitor, arrives and criticizes her interest in African culture, preferring that she conform to societal expectations. Meanwhile, Walter feels increasingly trapped in his job and lashes out at Ruth, who tries to discuss their future. Tensions rise further when Mama returns home and surprises the family by announcing she has put a down payment on a house in a predominantly white neighborhood. Walter is devastated, feeling left out of the decision, and argues that Mama has crushed his dream of investing in a business. The scene ends with Walter feeling defeated and Ruth hopeful about the new home.

In Act 2, Scene 2 of A Raisin in the Sun, Beneatha and George return from a date, but their relationship is strained because George dismisses Beneatha’s intellectual ambitions. Beneatha, frustrated, rejects George’s shallow values. Meanwhile, Ruth is excited about the new house, but Walter is still upset and distant. Their neighbor, Mrs. Johnson, visits and delivers a mix of congratulations and subtle warnings, suggesting that moving into a white neighborhood could bring trouble. Later, Mama, sensing Walter’s despair, entrusts him with a portion of the insurance money, hoping he will use it to rebuild his confidence and provide for the family. She asks him to set aside some for Beneatha’s education and invest the rest wisely. Walter, feeling hopeful again, dreams about a better future, showing his desire to prove himself and achieve success. 

In Act 2, Scene 3 of A Raisin in the Sun, the Younger family is filled with excitement as they prepare to move into their new house. However, their joy is interrupted when Mr. Lindner, a representative from the white neighborhood's homeowners association, arrives with a polite but unsettling offer. He tries to convince the Youngers to sell the house back, suggesting that their presence in the neighborhood would disrupt the community's harmony. Walter firmly rejects Lindner’s offer, asserting their right to live wherever they choose. After Lindner leaves, the family celebrates their unity and determination, but their happiness is short-lived when Bobo, Walter’s friend and business partner, arrives with horrible news. He reveals that Willy Harris, their other business partner, has run off with all the money they had invested, including the portion meant for Beneatha’s education. The scene ends in despair as the family realizes the crushing loss of their financial security and their dreams for a better future.

In Act 3 of A Raisin in the Sun, the Younger family struggles to cope with the loss of Walter’s investment money, including Beneatha’s college fund. Feeling hopeless, Walter considers accepting Mr. Lindner’s offer to sell their new house back to the white neighborhood association for financial security. Beneatha, disillusioned, questions her dreams, but Asagai encourages her to persevere. As Walter prepares to call Lindner, Mama and Ruth remind him of their family’s dignity and legacy. In the end, Walter rejects the offer, choosing pride and self-respect over money. Despite their financial hardships, the family unites with renewed hope and prepares to move into their new home, believing in a better future. The play closes with Mama taking a final look at their apartment and carrying her cherished plant.

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