Character building
Travis is sent out of every important scene except this one. Maybe he's the most important character in the play.
The final scene with Lindner (3.1)
The play is set in this city during this time period.
Southside Chicago in the 1950s
"That was what one person could do for another, fix him up--sew up the problem, make him all right again. That was the most marvelous thing in the world...I wanted to do that."
Beneatha
The general attitude or character of a piece of writing; the manner in which a writer approaches the subject, themes, and audience of a piece
Tone
These are instructions written describe the actions, movements, or locations of the actors or indicate effects such as sound and lighting.
stage directions
Travis aspired to be this. Perhaps inspired by his father.
A bus driver
A Raisin in the Sun was first published in this year
1959
"Isn't there something wrong in a house--in a world--where all the dreams, good or bad, must depend on the death of a man?"
Joseph Asagai
A common thread or central idea throughout a work of literature, usually about life/humanity
theme
This prop symbolizes several larger things in the play, including hope, life, and Mama's heritage from the south.
The plant
When arguing with George, Walter compares himself to this surrounded by these. Not safe or flattering for the family.
Volcano surrounded by ants
The previous generations of the Younger family lived in this region of the country.
The south
"I'll work twenty hours a day in all the kitchens in Chicago...and scrub all the floors in America and wash all the sheets in America if I have to--but we got to MOVE! We got to get OUT OF HERE!!"
Ruth
A pattern (in symbol, image, sound, action, or other figures) that contributes to the larger theme(s) of a text.
Motif
Mama comes from this many "generations of slaves and sharecroppers."
Five
George Murchinson and Joseph Asagai
Mama arrived in Chicago as part of this, which lasted from about from 1916 to 1970
The Great Migration
"When you starts measuring somebody, measure him right...Make sure you take into account what hills and valleys he come through before he got to wherever he is."
Mama
Common defining features of literary genres
Conventions
This type of character is complex and changes over the course of the story. Walter is an example.
Round & dynamic character
Walter Sr. worked in this occupation. It really helped build his character.
Laborer (bricklayer)
Joseph Asagai is from the Yoruba tribe in this African country.
Nigeria
'What I am telling you is that we called you over here to tell you that we are a very proud people"
Walter
Movement patterns of actors on the stage, usually planned by director to create meaningful stage picture
Blocking
This prop symbolizes several larger things in the play, including hope, life, and Mama's heritage from the south.
the plant