Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Lorraine Hansberry- A Raisin in the Sun (Complete)

Lorraine Hansberry- A Raisin in the Sun.

Language:
The language of A Raisin in the Sun is somewhat dated with time. It was set in a time long before I was born but I can still understand the meanings of what was going on. The language of the characters helped me to fully immerse myself in the time and setting of the play.

Argument:
In many ways this is a story of honor and determination. Each member of they Youngers family has a dream to specific to them. though not all of them have their dreams come true in the end they find a way to hold their heads up high and march on.

Structure:
Having practically the entire play based out of the Youngers small living room and kitchen was an interesting way to show the family dynamics. at first they seem almost trapped by their stifling environment. By the end when they had all gone through so much, Walter losing the money, Ruth becoming pregnant, Beneatha losing her money for school and Asagai's proposal, Mama buying the house of her and her late husband's dreams the small Youngers apartment doesn't seem so minuscule anymore. It is still small, still less than what they want, but its a home that they are leaving none the less.

You:
If I got anything out of this play, other than the joy I found in reading it, I would say it was the message that even if everything doesnt work out exactly the way you want it life is still good and things can work out in the end.

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