Her husband died and it was the insurance money.
Lena Younger's husband died, and the ten thousand dollars is from his life insurance policy.
False hope
In "A Raisin in the Sun," Mama, Lena Younger, is set to receive a $10,000 life insurance check following the death of her husband, Big Walter. This money represents both a financial opportunity and a symbol of her family's hopes and dreams for a better future. Mama intends to use the money to secure a new home for the family and fulfill her late husband's dream of owning a house, reflecting the struggles and aspirations of African American families during the 1950s.
The check belongs to Lena Younger. Lena Younger is oftentimes referred to as Mama. Her husband, Big Walter, died and left the inheritance money to her.
Act 1 Scene 2. Pg.68 in my book. Its about 2/3 through the scene.
Lena Younger's husband died, and the ten thousand dollars is from his life insurance policy.
how do you write a check for eight thousand and no dollars
$13,000.00On a check: Thirteen thousand and 00/100 dollars
To write one thousand dollars on a check, you would write "One thousand and 00/100" in the dollar amount line.
Two thousand nine and 00/100 dollars
One thousand and six dollars is written out as "One thousand six dollars" or "One thousand and six dollars." In a financial context or on a check, it is typically written as "$1,006.00."
Six thousand and 00/100 dollars
Two thousand and 00/100 dollars
One thousand nine hundred and 00/100 dollars
$84,000.00To write a check: Eighty-four thousand and 00/100 dollars
Forty thousand dollars can be written in words as "forty thousand dollars." If you are using it in a formal context, such as a check, you might also write it as "Forty Thousand and 00/100 dollars."
525 thousand dollars is written as $525000.00. On a check, you would also have to have something like "Five Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars and 00 cents".