A Raisin in the Sun, Acts 1, Grades 11-12
As you delve into Act 1 of 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, consider the characters' motivations, the setting, and the emerging conflicts. This assignment will help you analyze these elements and their significance to the story's development.
Question 1
Describe the setting of the play. How does the setting reflect the Younger family's economic and social status?
Question 2
What is the significance of the life insurance check in Act 1? How do different family members view its potential?
Question 3
Analyze Walter Lee's character in Act 1. What are his dreams, and how do they reflect the themes of the play?
Question 4
Discuss the theme of racial discrimination as presented in Act 1. How does it affect the dreams and aspirations of the Younger family?
Question 5
Examine the role of Mama's plant in Act 1. What does it symbolize about the family's situation and hopes?
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