A Raisin in the Sun Question 3

In a "Raisin in the Sun" by Lorraine Hansberry, three characters can be distinctly described. Three can be considered those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who wonder what happened. The person who makes things happen in the story is the family's father. It is because of his hard work that the family has been able to stay afloat. The insurance check gives the family their first glimmer of hope, in the gleam wall of dispair. The person who could be described as watching things happen, is Ruth. Ruth does not actively make any major decisions in the story, but she supports those she loves, and hopes they reach the proper decision. She always has the family's best intentions in mind, and is always hopeful that they will come out better in the end. Ruth says "You know what you should do, Miss Lena? You should take yourself on a trip somewhere. To Europe or South America or someplace... "(Hansberry 451). Ruth always looks after others, over herself. The one who could be described as those who wonder what happened, is Travis. Travis is not involved directly with much any of the story. He is unaware of the drama unfolding, happy enough in his own little world. The characters together make a quite interesting story, helping to show the values of the family, and the rewards of their struggles.