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Pre-reading thoughts, theatrical notes, and study guides for Lorraine Hansberry's play 'A Raisin in the Sun'. It includes character lists, scene summaries, and questions for reflection. Act One, Act Two, and Act Three, with a focus on key conflicts, character development, and themes.
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Harlem By Langston Hughes
What happens to a dream deferred?
Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore— And then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over— like a syrupy sweet?
Maybe it just sags like a heavy load.
Or does it explode?
Pre-Reading Thoughts:
A Raisin in The Sun by Lorraine Hansberry
The Setting: The Southside of Chicago, sometime between World War II and the present
Act 1 Scene One: Friday morning Scene Two: The following morning
Act 2: Scene One: Later, the same day Scene Two: Friday night, a few weeks later Scene Three: Moving day, one week later
Act 3: An hour later
Character List: (order of appearance) ● Ruth Younger ● Walter Lee Younger ● Travis Younger ● Beneatha Younger ● Lena Younger (Mama) ● Joseph Asagai ● George Murchison ● Mrs. Johnson ● Karl Linder ● Bobo
Act One Scene One:
Scene Two:
Scene Two:
Scene Three:
Summary Stop: Reflect on the play thus far. Summarize the important events and information from Act One. Act Two Summary:
Act Three