A Raisin In The Sun Discussion Question
A Raisin in the Sun Discussion questions
English 3-4 Honors
Ms. Thackeray
Plot/Conflict – Using the handout, map the dramatic structure of the central conflict. Use cd from the play.
Explain the existing conflicts between the Younger family members, Mama and Walter, Walter & Ruth, and Walter and Beneatha. How are these conflicts associated with the American Dream?
What is the central conflict around which the play revolves? How does this central conflict relate to the notion of the American Dream?
Symbolism – Use the chart to analyze the symbolic elements in the play. In what sense are these people, events, and/or objects symbolic? How do they further our understanding of the play?
Allusion – Read the information about Prometheus. Using the information, explain George’s allusion to Walter as Prometheus.
According to Greek mythology, who is Prometheus? What does Walter have in common with Prometheus? How does this allusion help us to understand Walter's role in the family? How does this allusion help us to understand Walter's conflict with Mama and the rest of the family? How does this allusion help us understand Walter and the Younger family's quest for the American Dream?
Theme/MOWAW – Analyze the following quotations and explain their thematic significance.
We ain't no business people Ruth, we just plain working folks,"
"Once upon a time freedom used to be life now money is life,"
What important issues do they raise? How do these issues help us to understand the American Dream? How do these quotes help us to understand the Younger’s quest for the American Dream?
Describe the relationships between the characters and find cd to illustrate
What is the function of travis in the play
Ruth’s pregnancy?
Who is the play’s protagonist?
English 3-4 Honors
Ms. Thackeray
Plot/Conflict – Using the handout, map the dramatic structure of the central conflict. Use cd from the play.
Explain the existing conflicts between the Younger family members, Mama and Walter, Walter & Ruth, and Walter and Beneatha. How are these conflicts associated with the American Dream?
What is the central conflict around which the play revolves? How does this central conflict relate to the notion of the American Dream?
Symbolism – Use the chart to analyze the symbolic elements in the play. In what sense are these people, events, and/or objects symbolic? How do they further our understanding of the play?
Allusion – Read the information about Prometheus. Using the information, explain George’s allusion to Walter as Prometheus.
According to Greek mythology, who is Prometheus? What does Walter have in common with Prometheus? How does this allusion help us to understand Walter's role in the family? How does this allusion help us to understand Walter's conflict with Mama and the rest of the family? How does this allusion help us understand Walter and the Younger family's quest for the American Dream?
Theme/MOWAW – Analyze the following quotations and explain their thematic significance.
We ain't no business people Ruth, we just plain working folks,"
"Once upon a time freedom used to be life now money is life,"
What important issues do they raise? How do these issues help us to understand the American Dream? How do these quotes help us to understand the Younger’s quest for the American Dream?
Describe the relationships between the characters and find cd to illustrate
What is the function of travis in the play
Ruth’s pregnancy?
Who is the play’s protagonist?