A Raisin in the Sun Why does the play begin on the day that it begins on? Asked by margiedarlying@yahoo.com 13 years ago 9/6/2012 6:05 PM Last updated by anonymous 13 years ago 9/23/2012 12:59 AM
It begins where it does because the reciept of the check and, consequently, what should be done with the money is what acts as a catalyst for change (also conflict).