Beneatha Younger

Beneatha Younger is a character from Lorraine Hansberry's play "A Raisin in the Sun." She is an ambitious young woman who dreams of becoming a doctor, challenging societal expectations for women and African Americans in the 1950s. Beneatha embodies themes of identity, feminism, and the search for personal fulfillment. Throughout the play, she grapples with her cultural heritage, exploring her African roots while navigating family dynamics and societal pressures. Her character highlights the struggles for self-definition and the pursuit of dreams in the face of adversity.