A Raisin in the Sun pt1
The author of A Raisin in the Sun is...
Lorraine Hansberry
The Setting of the story is...(time and place)
Chicago Illinois
1950s-Present Day
The Younger family apartment is described as....
small, crowded, worn out, tired, etc.
Mama's Plant-especially at the end of the play
Mama’s dream of owning her own home where she can have a garden is finally coming true.
What is the definition of theme?
The message or lesson of the story
Vocab:
Commence
Mutual
Cliche
To take the first step or steps in carrying out an action; to start or begin.
Common to or shared by two or more parties.
A phrase that is used too often.
Vocab:
amiably
emerge
deceptive
In a friendly, agreeable way
To become known or apparent.
Designed to trick or mislead either deliberately or inadvertently
Why is Walter a disgrace to his father's memory? How does this change at the end of the play?
Walter is a disgrace at first because he fails to be a man/leader of his family. Later in the play he realizes what is most important and how to persevere.
Crystal Stair in Mother to Son
Easy life-Mother says life has NOT been "no crystal stair"
How does the author mainly develop a theme of the play with Walter’s comments to his mother at the end of Act 2, Scene 1?
Walter tells his mother that after how much she talks about her children’s dreams, she just butchered his, and this develops the theme of the importance of having a dream.
Mr. Lindner's goal with the family is....
To offer a financial gain & keep them from moving into Clyborne Park
How does buying a house achieve Mama's dream?
Buying a house keeps the family together, and gives her a garden that she has always wanted.
Mama realizes she has not supported Walter so what does she decide to do?
Give Walter $3,500 to use as he sees fit.
What does Walter mean by the statement "THAT MONEY WAS MADE OUT OF MY FATHER"S FLESH"
It means that the Father worked his entire life and the life insurance money was what he had left behind for them.
What do you think is Hansberry's understanding of being the "Man of the House"?
Being responsible and making decisions for the betterment of the family, and not just yourself.
Explain Beneatha's view of assimilation
When a person forgets their original culture and replaces it with a dominate culture in order to fit in.
Describe why there is a change in Walter and Ruth's relationship in Act 2?
Walter is optimistic about his new prospects in life now that mama gave him money, so he is in a happier mood so he takes Ruth out to the movies-holding hands and rekindling their relationship.
Ruth wants to get rid of her baby because....
There is no space for another person in their apartment, and does not want to make life more difficult for the family.
Explain the Beneatha's line "That is not a man. That is a toothless rat"
Walter will do anything for money without thinking of others
Does Hansberry push the theme that "money is life" or family and freedom is life.
Family and freedom
Vocab:
forlorn
jubilance
exasperated
Nearly or completely hopeless.
Filled with or characterized by an upbeat energy and enthusiasm
Extremely irritated or annoyed
Identify the change undergone by the protagonist in A Raisin in the Sun
Walter changes b/c he learns that family, dignity, and perseverance is more important than money.
How does the family react when Walter says he will take Linder's offer after all?
The family is horrified that Walter would give up his pride and allow people to tell the family where they can and cannot live.
Something all of the family's dreams have in common is...
At one point or another, each family members dreams gets delayed, or deferred, because it cannot be achieved.
Difference between broad theme and specific theme?
Broad Themes: Topics
Specific Themes: Use the topic to create message the author is trying to convey within that specific text.