Mama (Lena Younger)

Mama, or Lena Younger, is a caring, resilient matriarch in Lorraine Hansberry’s play "A Raisin in the Sun." She is the head of her family and personifies strength, dignity, and hope. Lena dreams of owning a house for her family to live in dignity and stability. She faces tough choices about money, identity, and values while trying to protect her loved ones from disappointment. Her character embodies enduring hope and the importance of family unity amid societal and personal challenges.