Raisin in the Sun The play, A Raisin in the Sun, explains how the poverty in which the characters live has shaped who they are. Poverty affects the Youngers' living conditions. Poverty also mold their dreams. The family's impoverishes state shapes their living arrangements and their dreams. Living in poverty has effects on the living conditions of the Youngers. Their furnishings are covered by what is described as "acres of crocheted doilies and couch covers." …showed first 75 words of 568 total…

…showed last 75 words of 568 total…ople back from their dreams. Characters shaped by poverty are well demonstrated in the play, A Raisin in the Sun. Poverty shapes living conditions by being forced to own old furnishings, deal with cockroaches and share a bathroom. People's dreams are often lost in poverty; Walter didn't own a liquor store, Beneatha doesn't go through with becoming a doctor and Mama didn't fully provide for her family. Poverty has the ability to shape people's lives.