A Raisin in the Sun Compare and Contrast Essay This paper will discuss the differences between the book and the movie formats of A Raisin in the Sun. The book was written first, so the movie is simply an interpretation of the book. Although they tried very hard to keep the same message, differen...
There is a line in the poem that says, "Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?"(Referring to a dream deferred), this line relates to the play because, Walter's dream of owning a liquor store is kind of like a raisin in the sun, dried up. ...
Theme: "Dreams" - This play can be summarized by its theme of dreams. Everything and every action were done by the motivation of a better or dream. Everyone in the family, old or young, had their own "dream." The mother wanted a house for the family, the son wanted the insurance money to start his own store, and the girl wanted to attend college. As the matriarch, Mama Younger made the decision and placed a down payment on a nice house for the family in a total-white neighborhood. ...
I believe that Lorraine Hansberry is trying say that the African American Women's experience has been tough. Many women living in the United Stated during segregation, mainly African-American had hard times supporting their families. Also I think she is trying to say that they had many unpleasant experiences, but they also had some nice experiences too. Another thing I believe she is trying to say is they are determined. There are three main African-American women in the book who all struggle in different ways to help their family. ...
