Matriarch Lena Younger wants to buy a house to fulfill the dream she shared with her deceased husband.

Walter Lee, her son, would rather use the money to invest in a liquor store, believing the income would put an end to the family's financial woes.

Ruth, Walter's wife, wanting to provide more space and better opportunities for her son Travis, agrees with Lena.

When their future neighbors find out the Youngers are moving in, they send Mark Lindner (known as Karl in the play) from the Clybourne Park Improvement Association to offer them money in return for staying away, but they refuse.

The consensus summarizes: "Led by a masterful performance from Sidney Poitier, A Raisin in the Sun expertly blends social commentary with pure entertainment.