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A Raisin in the Sun Lorraine Hansberry Hansberry’s background 1930-1965 Born May 19, 1930 in Chicago Youngest of four children Moved to an all-white neighborhood at 8 Fought racism all her life (the brick example) Married Robert Neimeroff, a white Jew She was an active protester and crusader Hansberry’s themes Equal treatment for the repressed, socially, personally, politically, religiously, regardless of race or gender She felt strongly about individual rights and freedom, but was not a militant writer and author “A Dream Deferred” by Langston Hughes What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up Like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore— And then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over— Like a syrupy sweet? Maybe it just sags like a heavy load. Or does it explode? A Raisin in the Sun: Summary Set in Chicago’s poor south side A small two-bedroom apartment The family has just inherited a $10,000 insurance settlement check How to use this money is the point of contention Each individual in the play (and there are many) want something different for the money (their lives) The Characters Symbols of A Raisin in the Sun The apartment The plant The $10,000 Ruth’s pregnancy Beneatha’s hair Beneatha’s clothing Liquor store Education Clybourne Park Abortion Each major character Each minor character Title of the play The sun Themes in A Raisin in the Sun What it means to have dreams Maintaining pride Importance of communication Importance of love and respect Individuality and individual peace Respect for the family structure Respect for humanity and life Important historical elements The Harlem Renaissance of 1920s The Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s Closing thoughts Remember to annotate the novel Write comments and questions in the margins: That is how you grow as an active reader and proficient writer Who’s side are you on in the insurance debate? Who can you most identify with at the conclusion? * * Mama-the matriarch W