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Lorraine Hansberry, 2005.
A critique of Adrienne Rich's article on the author Lorraine Hansberry.
1,044 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper examines how in her article "The Problem With Lorraine Hansberry", Adrienne Rich summarizes Lorraine Hansberry's life and work in her perspective as a white, lesbian, feminist writer. It looks at how she relates to Hansberry as a feminist writer and how she feels she is not so equipped to deal with the racial issues that are found in Hansberry's work "A Raisin In The Sun".
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"Adrienne Rich still has many unanswered-and unanswerable questions about Lorraine Hansberry such as: "What did she dream of being free to write should she gain validation from the American white male establishment?" "What did it mean to be one of the tiny handful of black women artists who have found it possible to have their works published, performed, or seen?" and "Where would Hansberry have placed herself, had she lived till now, in relation to the feminist movement of the present?" Rich will continue to see Hansberry as "a problem and a challenge." She is waiting for a black feminist to gain access to Hansberry's unpublished work and help us see her in her "fullest political context" (Adrienne Rich pg. 253-54). "
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Lorraine Hansberry?s "A Raisin In the Sun", 2005.
A summary and review Hansberry's story about the lives and times of one black family in 1950s.
968 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper introduces and analyzes Lorraine Hansberry's play "A Raisin in the Sun". The paper explains that this story, much like Langston Hughes' poem of the same name is about freedom, pride, blacks and their dreams. The paper summarizes the story and explains that the main theme of the story is dreams, as dreams are what keeps a person or family alive and help them look to the future.
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"Mama decides to give Walter the money. This is the victory for Walter's dream since Mama feels he has always had to face unfortunate circumstances. Even though the rest of family doesn't approve of this, Mama is willing to take this risk for the love of her son. She knows that her son is suffering from broken dreams. The scene where Walter is shown talking to his son Travis is particularly poignant. He promises Travis that they will one day own a Chrysler that is "elegant" rather than "flashy," and will also employ the services of a gardener. He also predicts that once Travis goes to college, his father would "hand you the world!" (625)."
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"A Raisin In The Sun" ( Lorraine Hansberry ), 1999.
Discusses the play's themes, plot, characters, values, social and racial views.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 8 sources, $ 55.95
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"The purpose of this research is to examine Lorraine Hansberry's play A Raisin in the Sun. The plan of the research will be to set forth the pattern of ideas and events in the play and then to discuss the means by which this pattern is elaborated in the action, as well as the sociopolitical context in which the playwright's intended effect of the play on the audience can be most readily identified.
The action of A Raisin in the Sun in general involves what people want and what they are willing to pay to get it. Indeed, describing what the characters want very much describes what the play is about. The Youngers, an extended black family, share the dream of escaping their two-bedroom Chicago tenement and everything it represents. How the dream should be fulfilled now that an insurance legacy is coming their way marks the main level of ..."
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Racism in Lorraine Hansberry's Plays, 1996.
Examines realistic, optimistic, non-revolutionary depiction of racial conflict in "A Raisin in the Sun" & two more dramas.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 3 sources, $ 95.95
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" This study will examine racial conflict as it is portrayed by Lorraine Hansberry in three plays, A Raisin in the Sun, What Use Are Flowers? and The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window. As an intelligent black woman and artist born in 1930 and dying in 1965, Hansberry is clearly aware of the significance of racism in the United States, and she includes racial bigotry and stereotyping as important elements of each of these three plays, either directly or indirectly.
However, Hansberry is an optimist, not a revolutionary. Her work leans toward the reassuring rather than the disturbing. Her characters, for the most part, live in a world which still contains the salvation and healing that love and personal development can bring, even in the face of racial and other obstacles."
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"A Raisin in the Sun", 2004.
An analysis of the play, "A Raisin in the Sun" by Lorraine Hansberry.
1,401 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper discusses Lorraine Hansberry's play, "A Raisin in the Sun". The paper examines the central theme of the play as it relates to the American dream. It explains how this theme is significant to each character of the play and also contends that the characters represent the spectrum of personalities found in any American society.
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"We learn how people can become blinded by their dreams through the character of Walter. Part of Walter's problem is the fact that he feels desperate. He realizes that he is getting older and still has not really achieved anything. He tells his wife, "I'm thirty-five years old; I been married eleven years and I got a boy who sleeps in the living room . . . and all I got to give him is stories about how rich white people live" (Hansberry 2209). In dealing with this realization, Walter tries to find a quick way to make his dream of having lots of money come true. He becomes blinded by desire. This kind of blind dreaming is something that happens to a lot of people. Their desire becomes so strong that they cannot see that risks often outweigh possibilities. "
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"A Raisin in the Sun", 2005.
A brief overview of the play, "A Raisin in the Sun," by Lorraine Hansberry.
742 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 0 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper examines how "A Raisin in the Sun" is a classic play by Lorraine Hansberry, written in the year of 1959 during the civil rights movement. It looks at how the plot is based on the struggle for equality during the late segregation years and how the family deals with it.
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"Furthermore, as the play moves along the family is still faced with the question of how to spend the money. Throughout the first three scenes the focus is on the money's arrival, which causes the family's bond to come further apart giving the first scene unity of action. Lena had her mind set on spending her half of the money on a down payment on a house, while Walter wanted to open a retail business, and Beneatha wanted to go to medical school. In the event that everyone anticipated spending the money on their individual preferences the family was bound to experience a conflict of interest. The second half of the play began with the resolution to the beginning of the play and how the money would be spent."
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Dreams and Racism, 2005.
An analytical comparison of "A Raisin in the Sun" by Lorraine Hansberry and "Glass Menagerie" Tennessee Williams.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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The paper presents an analysis of two plays and explains how dreams in "A Raisin in the Sun" by Lorraine Hansberry and "Glass Menagerie" by Tennessee Williams play a vital role in both stories. The paper portrays how racism, oppression and escapism are descriptive words identifying the problems the main characters have in both plays and these are an important part of their dreams. The paper discusses how these plays are similar in that racism and oppression can be seen.
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"Dreams in "A Raisin in the Sun" by Lorraine Hansberry and "A Glass Menagerie" by Tennessee Williams play a vital role in both stories. Listen to the words of Langston Hughes' poem called "Dreams" and then consider what he says about dreams before analyzing the two stories: "Hold fast to dream For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly Hold fast to dreams For when dreams go Life is a barren field Frozen with snow" (Langston Hughes). Racism, oppression and escapism are descriptive words identifying the problems the main characters have in both plays and these are an important part of their dreams. The fragile characters in both stories have dreams that they want for their lives, which often paints a distorted reality in the lives of the characters."
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Family in "A Raisin in the Sun", 2005.
Examines the theme of 'sens de famille' (the meaning of family) in this play by Lorraine Hansberry.
1,200 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper addresses the theme of the importance of family in the play, "A Raisin in the Sun" by Lorraine Hansberry. The paper draws several examples from the play to prove the theme. It also includes a very brief plot summary.
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"Mama also uses dialogue to attempt to convince her children that their family should always come first. After Mama realizes Ruth is pregnant and considering getting an abortion, she tell Walter Lee. When his response is silence she says, "I'm waiting to hear how you be your father's son. Be the man he was... You wife say she going to destroy you child. And I'm waiting to hear you say we a people that give children life, not destroy them(1653-4)." Mama is hoping Walter Lee will stand up and take action like his father would have, and she is hoping he will see that regardless his financial situation, he should take his new child and do the best he can. She wants him to understand that family is important enough to struggle for; because, in the end, his family will be his happiness. She knows he has created life, and she feels he must now take responsibility for his actions."
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Willy and Walter's American Dream, 2004.
A comparison of Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman" and Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun".
811 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper presents a contrast between the plays, "Death of a Salesman" by Arthur Miller and "A Raisin in the Sun" by Lorraine Hansberry. The paper explains how Willy in "Death of a Salesman" and Walter in "A Raisin in the Sun" share some similarities and major differences. The paper contends that the two men both have a dream that is burning within them and they both try to succeed and fail miserably. The paper concludes that Willy and Walter not only represent the American Dream, they also illustrate that how we face failure and mistakes has a significant impact upon our lives.
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"Arthur Miller's play, Death of a Salesman and Lorraine Hansberry's play, A Raisin in the Sun are plays that focus on individuals that fail to achieve their dream. Willy Loman dreams that one day he will be recognized for his exceptional sales ability. Walter Younger hopes to invest money in a liquor store and find his way out of poverty. While both characters share this experience, each man is effected differently by what he gains from his loss. Willy and Walter teach us that dreams are not always easy to reach and if we are so lucky to reach them, they seldom arrive without painful lessons. These men show us that there are two paths in life when it comes to failure--one is fatal and the other is fruitful and it is ultimately up to us to decide which way to go."
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Lena Younger, 2005.
An analysis of the character of Lena Younger in Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun".
1,250 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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Mama Lena Younger is a domestic worker and matriarch of the Younger family in Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun". This paper examines how Lena is characterized as the stereotypical image of the asexual, self-sacrificing mother. It also attempts to show how Lena is not only the matriarch, but is also the revolutionary who sends her children do battle in the civil rights movement.
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"The strength of Lena as a matriarch is her blessing as well as her curse. Mama cleans house and never complains about it. She knows that it is something that needs to be done and wants her family to feel comfortable. She would do anything for her family at any cost. The strength enables her to endure the indignity of domestic work, in caring for her family, but it also frequently the cause of conflict within the family. The zeal she has for making sure that her family is morally upright carries the risk of stunting the emotional growth of all of them. She dominates her adult children, all of whom live under her crowded roof, and decides, without consulting them, to purchase a house with the $10,000 insurance benefit paid on her husband's death."
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Two African-American Plays, 2007.
This paper explores African-American manhood and social- economic obstacles in two plays by African-American playwrights: Amiri Baraka's "Dutchman" and Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun".
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper describes the African-American male protagonists in Amiri Baraka's "Dutchman" and Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun". The paper looks at how the protagonist Walter, from 'A Raisin in the Sun" and the protagonist Clay, from "Dutchman", both seek to claim their manhood, despite the social and economic obstacles vigorously enforced by a hostile, white-dominated American society. The author analyzes the contexts and nature of Walter's confrontation with Karl Lindner in "A Raisin in the Sun" and Clay's defensive, violent response to Lula's verbal sexual/gender assaults in Baraka's "Dutchman". The paper concludes that both of these male characters do achieve a temporary and ephemeral degree of manhood but neither of these plays ends on a completely hopeful note.
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"However, as the true extent of Lula's hostility towards him becomes apparent, it also becomes clear to Clay that whatever playfulness of flirtation he attempts, as a man, will do nothing to mitigate Lula's hostility toward him as a black man, and particularly a black man endeavoring to be seen as an individual apart from his race. Now, however, with her victim confined to the below-the-ground crucible of the subway, Lula taunts Clay into criticizing whites in general, thereby bringing about the reactions on the part of others in the subway car that seal his fate."
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"A Raisin in the Sun", 2007.
A review of Lorraine Hansberry's play "A Raisin in the Sun" .
2,111 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper discusses how Lorraine Hansberry's play "A Raisin in the Sun" is considered by critics to be one of the strongest portrayals of the African-American nuclear family. It looks at how the implicit theme of "A Raisin in the Sun" is the impact of the family upon the actions of individual units, especially in relation to African-American families. It also examines how the social premise and moral conflicts of the play focuses on the pursuit of the Younger family to better their current situation. It analyzes the family through several different topics, including the impact of family experiences upon individual action, the impact of social influences upon the entire family, the impact of social and political factors upon the family, and finally, the gender roles that come in conflict within the nuclear family model.
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"Common family experiences have a dramatic impact on the actions of each individual unit, and it unites the family in their pursuits. The Younger family is considered lower middle class; three generations occupy the nuclear model, with grandmother Lena at its head, Walter, Ruth and Beneatha as the second generation, and Travis as the youngest. The hardships endured by the family unit as a whole in their pursuit of survival binds them together. Lena and her husband worked tirelessly to raise their kids. Walter works extremely hard as a chauffeur in order to support his family, while Ruth has the full responsibility of handling the house and monitoring the family. It is the result of their persistent hardship that drives them to all yearn for change and greater social mobility (NPR, npg). "
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African-American Discrimination in Literature, 2001.
An analysis of African-American discrimination in Richard Wright's "Native Son," Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin In The Sun" and Lanston Hughes' poem, "Ballard of the Landlord."
1,020 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 0 sources, $ 36.95
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This paper discusses racial prejudice and discrimination against African-Americans as it is portrayed in three literary works. The paper discusses Richard Wright's "Native Son," Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin In The Sun" and Lanston Hughes' poem, "Ballard of the Landlord." The paper discusses the themes of each literary piece and the experiences of the African-American characters in them.
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"The characters in Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin In The Sun experience a form of racial prejudice similar to the Thomases. Mama had always dreamed of owning her own home, one that she could leave as a legacy for her family. Throughout her entire life she has rented a worn-out apartment. When Mama and Walter had initially moved into their current apartment, they were not planning on living there for more than one year. Years later the couch is covered with doilies to hide the fading upholstery, and a table or chair has been moved to hide worn-out places in the carpet. The condition of the house is very similar to the house in "Ballad of the Landlord". When Mama mentions moving to a two-story house that has a yard Ruth says, "Well, Lord knows, we've put enough rent into this here rent trap to pay for four houses by now..." (Hansberry 44). All family members agree the house is a "rat trap" (Hansberry 45). Mama finally takes the money and fulfills her dream of buying a house. "It's just a plain little old house - but it's made good and solid - and it will be ours... it makes a difference in a man when he can walk on floors that belong to him." (Hansberry 92). Mama has never owned anything of value, and now she has something that she can proud to leave her children."
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"A Raisin in the Sun", 2007.
An examination of the central theme of the play, "A Raisin in the Sun", by Lorraine Hansberry.
2,621 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 79.95
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This paper presents a detailed examination of the work of literature by Lorraine Hansberry, entitled "A Raisin in the Sun". The paper explores the play itself and the central conflict of the play. It then analyzes the central theme and several other aspects of the play so that the reader gets a strong feeling for the storyline behind the plot of the play.
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"To understand the themes, conflicts and characters of the play one must have an understanding of the play's plot and storyline. A Raisin in the Sun is a play about an African American family named Youngers. The Youngers live in Chicago on the South Side which is notoriously dangerous and filled with low income families. The family is no exception, until Mr. Youngers senior dies and leaves behind a $10,000 insurance policy. As the family waits for the check, they begin to argue and bicker about how it should be spent. The mother of the family wants a house, the son, Walter, wants to use it to go in partners with a friend and open a liquor store, Walter's wife agrees with her mother in law but doesn't want to anger her husband about the matter, and the sister of Walter wants to go to medical school and believes the money should be used to pay her tuition. The family begins to crumble as individual family members fight and argue over the money and how it would be best spent."
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