Lessons from A Raisin in the Sun

What is the overall message of the play?

• The importance of wealth and material possessions.

• The significance of family unity and dreams.

• The inevitability of failure.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

What does Walter learn by the end of the play?

• Money is the most important thing in life.

• Pride and dignity are more valuable than money.

• He should have accepted Mr. Lindner's offer.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

What lesson does Mama learn by the end of the play?

• She should have controlled her children more.

• Her dreams for her family are achievable.

• She should have stayed in her old neighborhood.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

What realization does Beneatha come to by the end of the play?

• She should abandon her dream of becoming a doctor.

• Her identity and heritage are important.

• She should marry for financial security.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the tone of the play shift at the end?

• From hopeful to despairing.

• From tense to relaxed.

• From uncertain to determined.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

Why does Walter decide not to take Mr. Lindner's money?

• He realizes it would compromise his family's dignity.

• He believes the offer is too low.

• He wants to prove he can succeed on his own.

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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

What does the Younger family's decision to move symbolize?

• A new beginning and hope.

• Fear of the unknown.

• Acceptance of their current situation.

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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

What does the play suggest about the power of dreams?

• Dreams are unattainable and lead to disappointment.

• Dreams can inspire change and resilience.

• Dreams are irrelevant in the face of reality.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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