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The play, A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry, is about a family that lives in a cramped apartment in Chicago. One of the characters, Ruth Younger, finds out that she is pregnant. A child is a lot of responsibility and are very costly. The Younger family is stressed as it is, bringing a … Read more
1. When I finished A Raisin in the Sun, I sat back and reflected on the primary thematic messages the author had shown. One of the themes I came across was the strength of a dream. Throughout the play, you are reminded of every dream each character has. Beneatha yearns to have a medical degree … Read more
Optimism is the hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something. As life happens, there is no way to predict what is going to happen. Optimism is what keeps the hopes of people alive. Even though these two characters seem the same, Lennie should actually be considered more optimistic than Walter … Read more
The play “A Raisin in the Sun” by Lorraine Hansberry depicts an African American family with many struggles, and by analyzing their struggles, certain lessons and the theme of this drama can be identified. While the family does seem to hold together, there are many problems that arise, such as having family issues, trying to … Read more
Dreams are whimsical. In a dream, one could be a pilot, a queen, and even have the ability to fly. Dreaming occurs during sleeping hours, but dreaming is not restricted to only sleeping hours. People dream while they are awake. Some people dream of becoming a teacher, having a family, or becoming a professional dancer. … Read more
All people have dreams whether it is to be famous, have a nice family or even just to pass high school. Walter Lee Younger’s dream was to make a lot of money. In pursuit of his dream, Walter let it get in the way of his family and values. In the Raisin in the Sun … Read more
“Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfulfilled potential. Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what it is still possible for you to do. “- Pope John XXIII. Everybody has dreams or goals that they want to achieve … Read more
When adapting a well-known and loved play into a movie, the adaptor must keep in mind how the audience will react to a new version of a beloved story. An example of this is A Raisin in the Sun, which was adapted into a movie in 2008. Lorraine Hansberry wrote the original play and Paris … Read more