Symbolism, Money, and Racism in A Raisin in the Sun
Symbolism, Money, and Racism in A Raisin in the Sun. Lorraine Hansberry was born on May 19, 1930 in the windy city of Chicago, Illinois. Hansberry was the first African American women to produce a play on Broadway and the name of this tremendous playwright is A Raisin in the Sun. This play and book won countless awards including the New York critics’ circle award, the Garry Cooper award in 1962, and best supporting actress in 1961.
Any family that has been through a struggle or and hardship can relate to A Raisin in the Sun. This play can inspire you to stand up for what you believe in and no matter what this situation may bring, family will always be there for you.
Racism is a big part of the …show more content…
Throughout the book Lorraine Hansberry tried to depict each and every symbol. There are many symbols refer to the African American era of that time. It also showcases the many trials and tribulation through symbols showing African American lives. A Raisin in the Sun is a play full of symbols, prideful characters, and racism. From the moment, A Raisin in the Sun begins you can see it is about a big African American family. Throughout the book can see certain symbols, the different prides of the characters, and how the Younger Family tries to overcome racism.
The money in A Raisin in the Sun plays a very dynamic role. The check that mama is receiving is the insurance money from her belated husband Walter Young. The check mama receives causes controversy in the house between family members. Mama is so fed up with how her children are acting over the money she says “ Somebody would of thought my children done all but starved to death the way they talk about money here late” (Hansberry26).
Characters such as Walter, Lena Younger, and Beneatha are all effected or are going to be affected by the
Symbolism, Money, and Racism in A Raisin in the Sun. Lorraine Hansberry was born on May 19, 1930 in the windy city of Chicago, Illinois. Hansberry was the first African American women to produce a play on Broadway and the name of this tremendous playwright is A Raisin in the Sun. This play and book won countless awards including the New York critics’ circle award, the Garry Cooper award in 1962, and best supporting actress in 1961.
Any family that has been through a struggle or and hardship can relate to A Raisin in the Sun. This play can inspire you to stand up for what you believe in and no matter what this situation may bring, family will always be there for you.
Racism is a big part of the …show more content…
Throughout the book Lorraine Hansberry tried to depict each and every symbol. There are many symbols refer to the African American era of that time. It also showcases the many trials and tribulation through symbols showing African American lives. A Raisin in the Sun is a play full of symbols, prideful characters, and racism. From the moment, A Raisin in the Sun begins you can see it is about a big African American family. Throughout the book can see certain symbols, the different prides of the characters, and how the Younger Family tries to overcome racism.
The money in A Raisin in the Sun plays a very dynamic role. The check that mama is receiving is the insurance money from her belated husband Walter Young. The check mama receives causes controversy in the house between family members. Mama is so fed up with how her children are acting over the money she says “ Somebody would of thought my children done all but starved to death the way they talk about money here late” (Hansberry26).
Characters such as Walter, Lena Younger, and Beneatha are all effected or are going to be affected by the