* To become a doctor
* To help her people
* To make a difference in the world
Lena Younger's Dream
* To buy a house for her family
* To have a better life
* To be treated with respect
Asagai's Dream
* To become a lawyer
* To fight for civil rights
* To help his people achieve equality
Walter's Dream
* To own his own business
* To be a wealthy and successful man
* To prove himself to the world
Ruth's Dream
* To be happy
* To have a loving and supportive husband
* To raise her children in a safe and comfortable home