This was made by a Spanish painter, which matters. I think that the lens which I am viewing this story is much different from the lens that painted it. Spain played a large role in the transatlantic slave trade, and introduced a lot of the African diaspora to the Caribbean and South American continent. When taking that into consideration -- I feel as if this painting was initially used to describe the hegemonic idea of afro-culture not being worthy enough to preserve, and miscegenation was prevalent because of this concept.

However, when I view this painting I have the foresight to know that race mixing has always happened, and I am a product of it. I know the culture of grandma's being color-struck. Though the culture that surrounds being black, you can never truly circumvent, especially in the Americas.

In A Raisin in the Sun, each member of the Younger family sees the American Dream differently. Mama wants to buy a house and create a safe, loving home. For her, the dream is about family and stability. Walter thinks success means making money and owning a business—he believes wealth will earn him respect. Beneatha wants to become a doctor and explore her identity, so her dream is about education, independence, and self-expression.

The play shows that the American Dream isn’t one-size-fits-all, and that for many people, especially Black families, it comes with extra challenges. But it also shows the power of standing together and not giving up, even when the odds are against you.