Why does the author go to such lengths to describe the furnishings of the Younger familys apartment in A Raisin in the Sun and what do these...

Hansberry begins the play by illustrating the
crowded, depressed condition of the Younger family's apartment in the South Side of Chicago. The
furniture that was once selected with great care is now worn-down and personified as being
"tired." The older furniture shows visible signs of wear and theof the apartment
permeates "weariness" on many levels. The old furniture has also been moved to
accommodate the many family members living in the tiny apartment, which is too small for such a
large family. Hansberry goes to such great lengths to describe the furnishings and
characteristics of the Younger family's small South Side apartment because the depressed
environment corresponds to the feelings and relationships of the family members.

Similar to the worn-down furniture and carpet, the members of the Younger family are
also tired and exhausted.Jr. is sick of being a chauffeur and desperately wants to be a
successful businessman while his wife, , is stressed out and worried about having another baby.
Similar to the nature of the overcrowded apartment, Walter and Ruth's relationship is strained,
and they continually bicker with one another.can only dream of becoming a female doctor whileis
aware that her entire family is depleted and exhausted with life. The worn-down, depressed
condition of the small apartment is also Lena's motivating factor to move into a home located in
Clybourne Park. By emphasizing the depressed, congested condition of the apartment, Hansberry is
able to not only illustrate the negative emotions of the Younger family but also highlights the
important plot device that drives the narrative forward. After receiving the ten thousand dollar
insurance check, Lena puts a down payment on a home in Clybourne Park, which gives Walter an
opportunity at redemption towards the end of the play and symbolizes the family's hopes and
dreams.