Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun is a drama set in the 1950s, sometime between the end of World War II and 1959 in the South Side of Chicago. The play follows an African-American family for a few weeks as they attempt to improve their financial situation after the death of their father, while also dealing with racism, housing discrimination, and assimilation. The family ultimately buys a home in a white neighborhood, which Hansberry fictionalizes as "Clybourne Park".
I like A Raisin in the Sun because it teaches the importance of family and that people can achieve their dreams despite oppression and lack of money. The play also shows how racial prejudice affected the prospects of urban African Americans in the 1950s, and how women were viewed at the time. My favorite character is Walter Lee Younger because he is willing to sacrifice his happiness for his family and take risks to improve their financial situation. For example, Walter takes a job as a chauffeur for a white family, even though he knows it is risky. He is also heroic because he is willing to stand up for what he believes in, even when it is unpopular. I highly recommend A Raisin in the Sun to high school readers and others who enjoy serious, thought-provoking plays and this film deserves 5 stars for pure entertainment.
I like A Raisin in the Sun because it teaches the importance of family and that people can achieve their dreams despite oppression and lack of money. The play also shows how racial prejudice affected the prospects of urban African Americans in the 1950s, and how women were viewed at the time. My favorite character is Walter Lee Younger because he is willing to sacrifice his happiness for his family and take risks to improve their financial situation. For example, Walter takes a job as a chauffeur for a white family, even though he knows it is risky. He is also heroic because he is willing to stand up for what he believes in, even when it is unpopular. I highly recommend A Raisin in the Sun to high school readers and others who enjoy serious, thought-provoking plays and this film deserves 5 stars for pure entertainment.