In the play “A Raisin in the Sun” written by Lorraine Hansberry, the author uses stage directions to give us a better understanding on what the premise of the story is by telling us what the characters do and how they act. This can be seen when the current living situation is described at the start of the play, where it talks about the furniture being very weary and teared as well as dusty. This explains how they react after they receive the life insurance and how selfish they mostly become such as Walter, who immediately wants to invest in a liquor store. However, Mama isn’t selfish and just wants to move to a better home for all of them.

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