After reading “A Raisin in the Sun” I found that there were a lot of things in the play that I could personally relate to. One of the example from the story that I had a connection with was the conversation between Travis and Walter in Act II. Basically this conversation is a father to son discussion on what Travis plans on doing for a career in the future. I’m sure that many people have had this special talk with a parent but personally I feel that this was one of the biggest turning points of my life the first time that I experienced this. Not only did I get the lecture on college but I received the most devastating news of my life. I was about fifteen when I was sat down in my living room with my mom and she told that she had found out that she had breast cancer. She went on to give me this entire speech on how she was not always going to be in my life to help me make decisions so it was time to start considering what I wanted to do in life. Of course many other thoughts and emotions began to rush through my mind but my response to her was that I wanted to help people like her and those who were in desperate need of care. However, I am currently a biology major who is considering attending pharmacy school. So in relation to Travis and his sit down conversation with his father I can image the thoughts that were going through his head when his father randomly sits him down to talk about his future. I think that these types of discussions are needed sometimes just to open a child’s eyes and inspire them to work towards becoming successful. For example, when Travis states that “I can’t make up my mind. Sometimes Mama asks me that too. And sometimes when I tell you I just want to be like you-she says she don’t want me to be like that and sometimes she says she does….”(p.1659). In other words there is confusion with Travis about what he wants to do in life and about his father as a role model. Therefore I believe that this talk was much needed for both Travis and Walter. Especially, Walter who needed help not only finding himself but changing some of his ways knowing that his son is following his lead.
Another section in the play that I wanted to reflect on was the part where Bennie and Walter were arguing about her wanting to become a doctor. I have two brothers that act just like Walter who love to throw their negative comments at me daily. I am also a student- athlete who plays basketball here at Southeastern University and my brothers have been telling me for years that I need to stop playing and at more like a lady by just going to school to learn something. They also use to tease me about how I’m not smart enough to be trying to do a major like biology. So I definitely feel Beneatha’s anger when Walter states things like “Who the hell told you you had to be a doctor? If you are so crazy ‘bout messing ‘round with sick people-then go be a nurse like other women-or just get married and be quiet…”(p.1629). As a sister of two brothers I definitely understand her emotions when it comes to negativity and arguments around the house.
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