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An example of dream vs. reality in A Raisin in the Sun is when Walter explains to Mama that life is all about money. Mama asks Walter why he frequently talks about money, and Walter replies, “Because, it is life, Mama!... It was always money, Mama. we just didn’t know about it” (74). This quote demonstrates the theme because Walter dreams about having more money, and he believes money will make his family happy, and their problems will be solve. However, in reality, his desire of having more money usually causes the family to get into arguments. Walter’s family believes that Walter’s desire of money could result in Walter losing the money they have. Walter believes money is the most important thing in life.

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Breakaway by Kelly Clarkson can relate to Beneatha Younger. Both, the song and the play, illustrate a woman's dreams. Clarkson states in her song, "I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly. I'll do what it takes 'til I touch the sky". This part of the song connects with Beneatha's dreams and goals. She wants to become a doctor even though many people, including her family, wants her to focus on other things, such as getting marry. She cares about her education.

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Grew up in a small town
And when the rain would fall down
I'd just stare out my window
Dreaming of what could be
And if I'd end up happy
I would pray (I would pray)

Trying hard to reach out
But when I tried to speak out
Felt like no one could hear me
Wanted to belong here
But something felt so wrong here
So I prayed I could break away

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I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly
I'll do what it takes 'til I touch the sky
And I'll make a wish
Take a chance
Make a change
And breakaway
Out of the darkness and into the sun
But I won't forget all the ones that I love
I'll take a risk
Take a chance
Make a change
And breakaway

Wanna feel the warm breeze
Sleep under a palm tree
Feel the rush of the ocean
Get on board a fast train
Travel on a jet plane far away
And breakaway

Chorus

Buildings with a hundred floors
Swinging 'round revolving doors
Maybe I don't know where they'll take me
But gotta keep moving on, moving on
Fly away, breakaway

Chorus

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Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.

The poem "Dreams" by Langston Hughes relates to Beneatha's dreams. Close to the the end of the play, A Raisin In The Sun by Lorraine Hansberry, Beneatha finds out that Walter lost the money for her education and she is feeling sad. She thinks she cannot accomplish her dreams anymore, she starts loosing hope in her future. She thinks there is no reason to become a doctor and save, and "fix" people. Beneatha thinks life is bleak now, and does not want to keep fighting for her goala. However, at the end, she realizes her dreams are still with her, and more opportunities will come. This poem illustrates how important it is to "hold fast to dreams", and goals, to have hope for a better future.

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Beneatha is proud of her heritage. This painting reminds me of a scene on the play where Beneatha and her brother, Walter, start dancing a folk dance. She is also wearing the Nigerian roots that Asagai brought her. Beneatha also stops straitening her hair to show that she is not afraid of talking about and demonstrating her roots. She express her love and pride for her heritage. The people in this painting, express the same thing that Beneatha about their roots and culture.

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Beneatha is determined in her goals. Beneatha states, "I am going to be a doctor and everybody around here better understand that" (50). Although the Younger family is not happy with the idea of Beneatha becoming a doctor, she is determined to become one. She will do whatever to accomplish her dreams, and be successful in life. Her brother tells her to be a nurse, just like other woman, but that is not what she wants to be. Because of her status, and her heritage, she knows it is something difficult to accomplish, but she knows she will accomplish it.

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Beneatha is a independent character in the play. Beneatha says, “Get over it? What are you talking about, Ruth? Listen, I’m going to be a doctor. I’m not worried about who I’m going to marry yet – IF I ever get married" (50). Beneatha wants to become a doctor and she is not planning on getting marry any time soon. She believes she does not need any man to be successful in life. She knows she can accomplish her dreams, and create a great future for her

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Beneathat is my favorite character in the play. Beneatha is a great example of a woman with goals in life, a woman who does not follows trends just to fit in society. She wants to become a doctor, which, in the play's time period, is difficult to accomplish because she is a lower class woman. Beneatha inspires perseverance, and power. Even though she is a fictional character, I admire her desire of helping other, her determination, her desire of having a better education.