A Raisin In The Sun‚ a play written by Lorraine Hansberry‚ follows the journey of Walter Lee as he follows his dream‚ but ultimately ends up prideful of his family and heritage. Walter has a dream for most of his life‚ to earn a great profit that could greatly benefit him and his family. Then‚ Walter gets taken advantage of‚ and Willy Harris steals all of his money. Because he no longer has any money to provide for his family‚ Walter becomes filled with dread and great fear for his confrontation
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A Raisin in the Sun Essay Undergoing the obstructions of pursuing a desired dream mentally and emotionally transforms the person within. The play of Lorraine Hansberry‚ A Raisin in the Sun‚ justified how the members in the Younger family change while overcoming the challenges of achieving a goal once believed to be unfathomable. Three of the Youngers have shown determination in seeking their own ambition that not only benefitted themselves‚ but also enhanced the family’s welfare. Lena Younger
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Raymond Lam Curtis Yu Matthew Chun Sophia Tsai Group #8 Literary Analysis-A Raisin in the Sun Symbolism “Eat your eggs”- In the story‚ as Walter was explaining to Ruth about his dream to own a liquor store; Ruth rejected him by telling him to eat his eggs. Through the heated conversation‚ Walter mentions how it was necessary for man to change his life but Ruth would just disregard him by telling him to “eat your eggs and go to work”. This shows how despite all the dreams that Walter has‚ Ruth
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Part 1: Multiple Choice: Choose the best answer. (worth 1 point each) Act I Scene One 1. Why did Walter ask Ruth what was wrong with her? 2. Why was Ruth upset when Walter gave Travis the money? 3. Who are Willy and Bobo? 4. Walter said‚ “Damn my eggs…damn all the eggs that ever was!” Why? 5. Who is Beneatha? 6. Why did Beneatha say she wouldn’t marry George? 7. What was Beneatha’s attitude towards God? 8. What happened to Ruth at the end of Act I Scene One? Act I Scene Two 9. Who is
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Beneatha’s Diary Dear Diary‚ I have decided that my true calling is to be in my country. Joseph Asagai has asked me to journey with him to Africa‚ back to his homeland. After much consideration‚ I have decided to go. I am so excited about going to Africa. I want to learn and see the customs of my people. With my education finished‚ I am ready to leave with Asagai. Dear Diary‚ Asagai and I have only been here in Nigeria only a short time. In the past few days much rejoicing and celebration has taken
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ever reaching their full potential. Therefore‚ Blacks must go through White supremacy and stereotypes on a daily basis in order to survive. This is evident in the novels and stories read in our African-American Literature course. First‚ in A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry‚ the Younger family is denied its rights of freedom when the Welcome Committee does not want them to move into their new home in the White neighborhood. Second‚ in The Emmett Till Murder Case‚ by Douglas O. Linder‚ Emmett
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In Act 2‚ Scene 2 of the play A Raisin in the Sun‚ Hansberry uses powerful diction and specific details to show Walter’s dream of being a wealthy businessman. Walter is constantly thinking about his version of a perfect life and considering all of the possible opportunities. He has always dreamed of coming home “after a day of conferences and secretaries getting things wrong the way they do… ‘cause an executive’s life is hell [...] And I’ll pull the car up on the driveway… just a plain black Chrysler
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A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry explores the struggle of the Younger family‚ with aspirations of a better future whilst dealing with poverty‚ racial oppression‚ and tensions within the household. The Youngers finally have a chance to lift these burdens as they receive a ten thousand dollar check‚ and Walter wants to use this money to invest and help his family live a luxurious life. However‚ Walter’s inability to responsibly manage large sums of money causes him to devastate personal relationships
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I would choose Mr. and Mrs. Finney as the mother and father because they are more a part of their children’s life. I like how they praticipate in the parent’s activities at school and how they cheer on their kids at events. I dispised Pheobe in some parts of the book because of her bossy actions. One of the parts I didn’t like was when she had dinner at the Finney’s house and she was telling them not to eat certain foods and was making them go out their way to please her. I also didn’t like
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A Raisin in the Sun Lena Younger (Mama) Lena Younger (Mama) had dreams of buying a house with her husband and having a garden of her own; “…you should know all the dreams I had ‘bout buying that house and fixing it up and making a little garden in the back-And didn’t none of it happen‚” (1782). Mama wants to her family to remain respectful of one another and of her and wants the insurance money from her husbands death used in a way to help keep the family together; “I don’t ‘low no yellin’
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