The symbol of food first occurred in the first act of the play. Food represents growth, care, and nourishment in the play Raisin in the Sun. The emotions that surround food in Raisin in the Sun are caring emotions.
Because it is the only thing I can offer and help you with Walter.
Walter do you want some food?
Ruth why are you always offering me food?!
Asagai helped me realize that I wanted to embrace my identity and my culture more, know matter if it does not fit with society standards.
The symbol of Beneatha's hair first occurred during act 1, scene 2 of Raisin in the Sun. The symbol of Beneatha's hair represents Beneatha searching for her identity and pride in her African heritage. The emotion that surrounds this symbol is pride.
Beneatha your hair?! You changed it!
The symbol of Mama's plant first occurred during scene 1 act 1 of the play Raisin in the Sun. Mama's plant symbolizes her families dreams for a better future and the family as a whole. The emotion that surrounds this symbol is care and pride. Mama does not understand the greater meaning behind this symbol.
If this plant does not get more sun it is not going to see spring again.