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(1)The Younger Family
The film starts with the Younger family living in a cramped apartment. Walter's wife, Ruth, discovers she is pregnant, adding more to the family's financial and emotional stress. -
(8)Offer
A representative from the white neighborhood offers to buy back the house with a profit, trying to prevent the Youngers from moving in. -
(2)Insurance Check
They receive a $10,000 insurance check after the death of the father, Walter Sr. -
(3)Walter's Dream
The son, Walter, dreams of investing in a liquor store with the insurance money to leave poverty and provide for his family. -
(4)Beneatha's Dream
Beneatha, Walter's sister, dreams of becoming a doctor. She has a conflict with Walter over his plans, highlighting generational and cultural differences. -
(5)Family Conflict
Walter's mother, Lena, wants to use the money for various things, including a house in a white neighborhood. This leads to tension within the family. -
(10)Walter's Recovery
Walter rejects the offer, realizing the importance of his family's self-respect over money. -
(6)Walter's Loss
Walter invests some of the money in a business deal with a friend. Unfortunately, Walter's friend runs off with the money, leaving Walter distressed and feeling defeated. -
(7)Lena's Choice
Despite the setback, Lena uses the remaining money as a down payment on a house in a mainly white neighborhood, defying racial barriers. -
(11)Moving with hope
The Youngers prepare to move into their new home, showing hope and a new beginning for the family. -
(12)Final
The play ends with the family together, looking towards the future with hope, despite the challenges they have faced. The family is seen leaving their cramped apartment. -
(9)Racial Barriers
The family faces tension from the white neighborhood they are moving into, showing the racism.