What is a general theme in raisin the sun?

One general theme in Lorraine Hansberry's play "A Raisin in the Sun" is the pursuit of the American Dream and overcoming racial barriers in the United States. The play explores the experiences of the Younger family, an African American family living in a cramped apartment in Chicago during the 1950s.

Central to the theme of the American Dream is the family's desire to move into a spacious house in a predominantly white neighborhood. Through their efforts to overcome racial discrimination and achieve home ownership, the Younger's confront the inherent inequalities and racial segregation prevalent during that time in American society.

The play highlights the struggles, aspirations, and sacrifices made by the family as they navigate the complexities of living in a segregated society while striving for a better life and economic empowerment. The struggles of the Younger family to overcome racially motivated obstacles to achieve their goals serve as a broader metaphor for the challenges faced by African Americans in pursuit of equality and social progress.