A Raisin in the Sun Review

Front

What is the significance of the life insurance check in 'A Raisin in the Sun'?

Back

The life insurance check represents the financial legacy of Mr. Younger and the hopes and dreams of the Younger family, highlighting themes of economic struggle and the pursuit of a better life.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What does Mama mean when she says it is 'dangerous' for a man to look for peace outside his home?

Back

Mama suggests that true peace and fulfillment should come from within the family and home, emphasizing the importance of family unity and stability.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the setting of 'A Raisin in the Sun'?

Back

The play is set in the 1950s on the Southside of Chicago, reflecting the socio-economic challenges faced by African American families during that time.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Front

Why do Mama and Ruth believe Beneatha should marry George Murchison?

Back

They believe he has money, which they see as a practical consideration for Beneatha's future and stability.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What condition might have led Mama to finance Walter's business venture?

Back

Mama might have agreed to finance Walter's venture if he had planned on opening a corner grocery store, which she might have viewed as a more stable and respectable business.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What does the character of Walter Lee Younger represent in the play?

Back

Walter Lee Younger represents the struggle for identity and the desire for economic success within the African American community.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Front

How does Beneatha's character challenge traditional gender roles?

Back

Beneatha challenges traditional gender roles by aspiring to become a doctor and seeking her own identity, rather than conforming to societal expectations of women.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What role does Mama play in the Younger family?

Back

Mama serves as the moral center and matriarch of the family, guiding her children with her values and dreams for a better future.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the significance of the title 'A Raisin in the Sun'?

Back

The title symbolizes deferred dreams and aspirations, referencing Langston Hughes' poem about the consequences of unfulfilled dreams.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

How does the theme of racial discrimination manifest in the play?

Back

Racial discrimination is evident in the family's struggles to buy a house in a predominantly white neighborhood, highlighting systemic racism.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2