Raisin in the Sun
(last page)
The door opens and she [Mama] comes back in, grabs her plant, and goes out for the last time (151).
Mama retrieves the plant from her old home and leaves forever. This last action signifies hope because the plant, which was never able to grow, can flourish under Mama's hand. In the book, Hansberry comments on this withering plant constantly. Symbolizing the external conflicts within the house, the plant almost dies. The plant cannot survive well because it is not properly nourished with sunlight. As the plant cannot thrive without sunlight, the family cannot prosper without love. As the plant cannot grow without proper soil, the family cannot excel without a proper house. Fianlly, the plant wilts, and so the family bonds wither when Walter loses the money. However, all this can change with the change of scenery. The new house promises hope and revival of the family.
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