Mama's Family

Walker used this sense of rejection to show how the characters really felt and show their development into who they became. Firstly, Maggie is the more damaged character of the family. She was caught in the house fire when she was a young little girl and feels ashamed of the burn marks she has received.…

Peach Cobbler J-Mama's is the most famous restaurant in town. Me and my family always go there every Sunday to get lunch. But one day when we went to get the most delicious peach cobbler for Sunday there were policemen surrounding J-Mamas. "No mom, it is peach cobbler Sunday for only one day of the month!, I said" " We'll be able to get some peach cobbler soon." What was going on! Everyone knows that today is the only day to get peach cobbler. There were squad cars and policemen and…

A Raisin in the Sun Essay A Raisin in the Sun, written by Loraine Hansberry, portrays the upbringing of the Younger family in 1930s Southside, Chicago. The family has African-American roots and lives a lowly and menial lifestyle as they share a small apartment and a single bathroom. Also, the confined lifestyle causes strife and conflict among the family, such as acquiring enough money to move to into a house. Further, each family member has a specific dream or pursuit, which Mama honors as the…

The symbolism of mama’s plant is significant through the whole play because how she cares for the plant is how she cares for her family in a type of way. The plant also symbolizes how Mama never gave up on the plant even when times got tough, she stuck by it and nurtured it gave the plant hope. Mama’s dream is having her own home a garden in the back also its symbolism for the plant. “Well, I always wanted a garden like I used to see sometimes at the back of the houses down home. This plant is…

Mama, from A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry has gone through hardships. In their family, they are going through issues with finances along with family problems but she keeps her composure even in the midst of unhappiness. With her positive attitude, she will eventually accomplish her dream that she promised to her husband. Though she doesn't have material wealth, she walks with pride and carries herself with pride. Mama has a calm and this is a real way of accomplishing your dreams.…

and Dee have very different ideas about what "heritage" is. For Mama, the heritages are naturally infused from the past family to the present family who are using them. For Maggie, the quilts are valuable to her because of the memories of specific people in family, not because of some abstract notion of heritage. On the other hand, Dee rejects the active family objects surrounding her since she learned a larger history of African Nationalism at college. Walker's "Everyday Use" focuses on the…

with Walter. As Walter’s bad choices affect the family, we see Ruth always stand by her husbands side through the good situations, or the bad. Ruth’s emotional strength is what helps her fight through bad situations. As the play continues to develop we see how her marriage gains romance, and her development as a character take place too. Finally, Mama a emotional woman as well as the head of the family. Although Mama is an emotional woman she fights for what she believes is right. Mama is vary…

A Raisin in the Sun written beautifully by Lorraine Hansberry, depicts the life of an African- American family named the Youngers, residing in the southern side of Chicago during the 1950’s. The story begins with the family arguing about how a check (we later find out this check is Mama’s deceased husband, and the children’s deceased father’s, life insurance policy) is going to be used. Mama wants the check to go towards buying a house, a dream she envisioned with her now dead husband. Walter,…

Generally speaking, people are ruthless, cold, unforgiving and eager to take legal action when their overglorified pile of funds is affected; although this may be true, there are still exceptions. Lorraine Hansberry’s play, A Raisin in the Sun, focuses on a struggling black family. Members of the family, include Walter Lee Younger, the overambitious and dreamer, his wife, Ruth Younger, who is responsible for jolting him back to reality, Travis Younger, the naive child, Beneatha Younger, the…

They all make sure their daughters are safe. There is a problem to each of the daughters. Gwen is Dana’s mother. The main problem with the two is their James’s biggest secrets. Gwen is a practical nurse. She is the only one that looks out for Dana and her future. During the novel, Gwen and Dana spy on James’s other family. The relationship with the two can be difficult. Laverne is Chaurisse’s mother. There is James’s ligament family. Laverne is the owner and hairstylist at the Pink Fox. The…