A Raisin in the Sun Final Essay Response

A Raisin in the Sun Final Essay

Choose one of the writing prompts below as the focus of your essay. Each of the prompts can be answered in a 4 paragraph argumentative essay with the following structure:

1. Introduction
2. Body Paragraph #1 (2 quotes)
3. Counterargument + Rebuttal (1 quote)
4. Concluding Paragraph

Provide an argumentative essay response for one of the following prompts:

1. Character Flaws - Choose one character and determine what was his/her biggest flaw in the play. Create an argument defending why that trait is that character's biggest character flaw.
2. Character Change - Using the play “A Raisin in the Sun” for guidance, which character is most influential in changing Walter for the better?
3. Resolution - Is the ending of the play “A Raisin in the Sun” a happy ending or not? Create an argument explaining which side you would fall on.
4. Using characters from the play “A Raisin in the Sun”, argue whether having big dreams are motivational/beneficial or harmful.
5. Using the play “A Raisin in the Sun”, argue whether family members always deserve forgiveness for their mistakes or if some betrayals are just too big to forgive.
6. What message about equality or civil rights does the play “A Raisin in the Sun” portray? Using the play, argue that the play delivers an important message about civil rights.