A Raisin in the Sun is a play by Lorraine Hansberry that tells the story of an African-American family living on the South Side of Chicago in the 1950s. The play was groundbreaking for its time, depicting a black family striving to fulfill the American Dream. A Raisin in the Sun is still relevant today, … Read more
People have dreams that they pursue, but sometimes the pursuit of their goals can take a dangerous precedence over what is truly important to them. Depending on the goals of these dreams, people will change themselves and their lives in order to live up to the standards of that dream. The changes one does to … Read more
The Tensions faced by the Younger family A Raisin in the sun by Lorraine Hansberry is a book about, the Youngers’, who are a poor African-American family. They live in a worn down apartment in the South side of Chicago. The family is going to receive a ten thousand dollar check from Mama’s husband’s life … Read more
Why is it so hard to be a Black person living in America? It is because the White culture has never wanted to see Blacks as equal or superior to their race. To prevent such thing from happening, racist Whites set up obstacles that stand in the way of Blacks ever reaching their full potential. … Read more
Through Struggle One Good Thing Comes. Imagine living in a small apartment with all of your family economically struggling, but you know you and your family will receive ten thousand dollars soon. Everyone holds a plan for that money including you. The money makes you think of your past and things you never could afford. … Read more
A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry is the story of black family living in the south side of Chicago. Each member of the family has a dream, a dream that has been put off for some reason. The storyline revolves around an insurance check for $10,000. The check belongs to Mama but each … Read more