Racial Discrimination In Richard Lee's A Raisin In The Sun
I disagree with Lee’s statement that claims racial discrimination have “gotten worse” since 'A Raisin In The Sun’ was published. Within the second act of the play, Mrs. Johnson visited the Younger residence to congratulate and warn them of moving to their new home. Mrs. Johnson state, "You mean you ain't read 'bout them colored people that was bombed out their place out there?” In comparison to the play’s era, there is minimal bombings targeted towards African American families, so this issue has actually progressed since publication. Additionally, the Younger family received a substantial offer to not move to the Clybourne Park, however this offer was due to prejudice beliefs. Mr. Linder, the a representative of Clybourne Park, said "You see
- in the face of all the things I have said, we are prepared to make your family a very generous offer.” This offer was a $30,000 check to not move to the white neighborhood, since people like Mr. Linder worried about them ruining their prosperous lives. In today society, I do not see citizens reacting in this manner of fearing American American families. People may still have prejudice beliefs today, however they have not gotten worse like Mr. Spike Lee claimed.
- in the face of all the things I have said, we are prepared to make your family a very generous offer.” This offer was a $30,000 check to not move to the white neighborhood, since people like Mr. Linder worried about them ruining their prosperous lives. In today society, I do not see citizens reacting in this manner of fearing American American families. People may still have prejudice beliefs today, however they have not gotten worse like Mr. Spike Lee claimed.