Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin In The Sun

The struggles of being African American have been very evident throughout history. To present day many African Americans (commonly referred to as "black") endure injustice and inequality. As many racial protests and movies have been made to depict such hardships, so have books. The controversial topics of racism and gender roles are spread throughout A Raisin in the Sun. Lorraine Hansberry lived through such a time where racial and gender discrimination was at its highest point; which she portrays in her book. As the Younger family eventually developed into a family so do the gender issues. My goal in this paper is to identify gender injustice as it has been dominantly illustrated, whether that be where the women stand or what the men should be doing as opposed to the women having higher power.

Broadway in 1959. A character named Walter Lee invisions to buy a liquor store in his poverty.

In the novel, A Raisin in the Sun written by Lorraine Hansberry , shows the reader how society was viewed back then in the 1950s .It was tough for african american lives. An African american family living on the southside of Chicago in the 1950s. The play opens from receiving a 10,000 thousand dollar insurance check to do whatever they want with it. Living with five people in a tiny- one bedroom apartment puts the environment pressures high. The book portrays the idea of a dream within all the African american characters shown differently and the different struggles they have to live with in a world of racism, social standards/higher expectations, and regret fullness. Walter Lee Younger, the man of the house, truly encapsulates the American

How does a man that struggles to provide for his family while wanting to pursue big personal goals handle his life? For many men, that is a very good question that with a tough answer. In A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry, Walter Lee Younger faces the difficult challenge of raising a family in the 1950s Chicago, which is a heavily racist era. He wants nothing but the best for his family, while also trying to make a name for himself. Walter Lee Younger undergoes many emotional and personality changes, trying to find himself and find out how to provide for his family. From being a man as stubborn as a rock, to one who has learned to appreciate the situations given to him and his family, Walter shows that there can more to life than money

The book Raisin in the sun took place in the 1950’s it was in Chicago southside in this era there was racism and segregation. The character is Walter and the theme is money and morality. Walters choice on using the money for the liquor store shows how insensitive he is and doesn't even think about his mother's opinion on the matter.

We need to dream big, and reach for the stars, isn't that the way to go? In the book A Raisin In the Sun dreams of moving up and living a better life style is the goal. The characters have many difficulties achieving their dreams. Lorraine Hansberry, the author shows us how the Youngers are a black family in 1950, dreams of getting out of the ghetto. They want to move in to a house with a backyard, a garden, and live a better life. Mama has many difficulties, in addition to having to make tough decisions, together with her family. She continues to dream big. Regardless, of all the obstacles involved, the theme is to keep dreaming.

It is common knowledge that money doesn’t buy happiness or does it ? The classic play, “A Raisin in the Sun”, by Lorraine Hansberry seems to analyze this idea. The play tells a story of the Youngers, a poor African American family, who are awaiting the arrival of a ten thousand insurance check from their Dad because he passed away. This check arouses great tension and conflict within the family. Each character has a different idea of what to do with the insurance money as well as different views on the use and importance of money in general. Hansberry used everyday objects to symbolize the Youngers struggle to deal with racism and oppression in their everyday lives, as well as to exemplify their dreams. Mama sees money as a way to help her

Columbia Pictures' A Raisin in the Sun is a 1961 dramatic motion picture, starring Sidney Poitier. It's based on a 1959 Broadway play by Lorraine Hansberry. It tells the story of an African American family's personal and social struggle as they try to improve their way of life. Its major themes include poverty, racism, manhood and cultural pride.

The first piece of literature is, "Raisin in the Sun." This story was written by Lorraine Hansberry during the 1950's after World War 2. The story was used as an example of an average African American family during this time period. It talked about the financial struggles and decisions African Americans faced while also talking about the low status of females during the 1950's. It also talks about conflicts that occurred between African American family members. The Battle Royale is the next piece of literature that is written by Ralph Ellison. This piece of literature was written in the 1950's as well. The story follows a young African American male that claims to be invisible. He states these claims because during this time period African

Do you believe it's okay to be different? In the book Raisin In the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry, Beneatha searches her identity throughout the play. She also wants to be different from her family. How? Beneatha tries everything in her power not to give up on her dream of becoming a doctor. Throughout this play, it shows how this African American family struggles to become successful while going through segregation and racism. Beneatha doesn’t let none of this stop her, difficult situations happen and she has to still figures out who she is. In this play you’ll see how independent Beneatha is, she doesn’t believe in God but she believes in herself and she doesn't want to follow her culture.

In Raisin in the Sun, a play by Lorraine Hansberry, Walter Lee Younger is a married father working as a chauffeur in segregation-rich America, driving for people several times richer than him. The play follows the life of Walter Lee and his role in the Younger family as they reach a climax of a listless, bitter time within their cramped household, with a grandmother, a student, a father, a mother, and a son residing. Following the death of the grandmother’s (Mama’s) spouse, the poor family receives a check for ten thousand dollars. What happens to the money stirs a controversy within the household, and disagreements begin to lead to conflict between family members. Many mistakes are made along the way, including many on the account of Walter

In the play “Raisin in the Sun” the person whose dream was most deferred was Walter Lee. With Walter being the man of the house he struggles against poverty and wanting to provide a better life for his family. In the play, it is Walter’s dream that is deferred and leaves the family devastated. Walter’s dream was to be wealthy to gain pride, dignity, and respect. He believed that he could achieve this dream by opening a liquor store with friends as joint investors. He believed that a man who works for someone else can never truly be great or respected. He is frustrated by his dead-end job and wants to make a better life for his family. Walter feels that he can only give his sun Travis stories about white life and how things are better for other

A Raisin in the Sun: The Life Changing Book “What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore- and then run?”

The writer believes that it has 2 connotation on Mama conversation because she said about little old plant but the denotation of the ” little old plant” means a plant which already withered. On the other hand, the connotation of “little old plant” means herself because she describes herself with using the connotation of “little old plant”. She tries to convey that even though she already become old but she never lost her dreams. She believes on the magic if her children wanted to work so hard their life would be blessed.

‘In gardening, as with everything in life, there are actions and consequences. For instance, let’s say you are too busy to water your garden for a few days—as a result, your plants would suffer. Or if you place an herb that thrives on low sunlight intensity in an open field, you may get less of a harvest or even kill it. These are simple understandings that come along with attention and awareness of your garden.’(The 7 Spiritual Laws of Gardening. 2016).