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A Raisin in The Sun : In Review

A Raisin in The Sun : In Review. Mr. moccia. Back to Hughes Poem. Who applies to which simile? Confirms Hughes’ point: We all respond differently to our dreams being deferred

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A Raisin in The Sun : In Review

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  1. A Raisin in The Sun: In Review Mr. moccia

  2. Back to Hughes Poem • Who applies to which simile? • Confirms Hughes’ point: • We all respond differently to our dreams being deferred • Additional point: It isn’t simply our personality or tendencies that define our responses to problems; it is also our choices, which can go beyond our tendencies

  3. Stereotypes • The play explores stereotypes, particularly gender stereotypes • Example: A woman must be married; a woman is not a doctor; a woman shouldn’t be outspoken • The play also explores how we often respond to those who reject stereotypes: we label them negatively • What do men (and women) often call women who speak their mind and act independently?

  4. The Play’s Times: Race and Racism • The play speaks overtly out against two common social ideas/practices: • Booker T Washington and the “go slow” approach; compromise and don’t make waves; gain civil rights unobtrusively and without big controversy • Disguised Racism: Linder • Today? • Education?

  5. Symbols • Physical Symbols: • Plant • Window • Robes; music • Liquor store • What else? • Intangible symbols: • Beneatha’s plan to be a doctor • Walter’s decision • What else?

  6. Characters: Dynamic vs. Static Who is static? Who is dynamic? Who learns the most?

  7. Play’s Realism • What unknowns does the play end with? • Baby? • Beneatha: doctor; Africa? • Money/mortgage? • Neighborhood/racism? • Why? • Realistic: It would undercut some of Hansberry's most important points to make it look like everything will just end perfectly; she assumes we will struggle.

  8. Format for Assessment • Part 1: Factual (30 points) • Info on Hansberry, etc. (Introductory PowerPoint) • Plot of play • Part 2: Quotation Analysis (30 points) • See quotation analysis sheet • Part 3: Open-Ended (40 points) • Analytic responses

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