Lidner’s efforts. Between Lena, Ruth, Walter, and Beneatha, they all make the decision together as a family. Walter say directly to Mr. Lidner, “We have decided to move into our house because my father - my father - he earned it for us brick by brick”(Hansberry 148). This quote directly shows that the Youngers value their family and will stand together to fight against a common enemy. Together, they are choosing to take a stand, which shows their strength. In today’s society, families everyday must teach each other certain values, including determination, strength, and love. The Youngers do just that as well. This is also seen when Lena says, “But I thought I taught you something else too… I thought I taught you to love him”(Hansberry 145). Here, Mama is trying to get Beneatha to understand the importance of uniting as a family in times of pain. While it may be hard, Mama does not falter in showing sympathy for Walter; she understands that he needs it at this moment. This is much like a family today, who usually serve each other as support systems through everything despite the problems. Even if everyone does not see eye to eye, they are still able to look past it in trying times, just like the Youngers. All in all, the theme of the importance of family is clearly relevant both in A Raisin in the Sun and today’s