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A Raisin in the Sun Final Project. Where was she from? Tell me 3 unusual facts about Hansberry’s family. What was the major influence for A Raisin in the Sun? What character in A Raisin in the Sun most portrays Hansberry? What is a famous quote of Hansberry’s? What does it mean?.
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Where was she from? • Tell me 3 unusual facts about Hansberry’s family. • What was the major influence for A Raisin in the Sun? • What character in A Raisin in the Sun most portrays Hansberry? • What is a famous quote of Hansberry’s? What does it mean? About Lorraine Hansberry:
Ruth- Housing discrimination against blacks • How much was the cost of the average house in the US in 1950’s? • What was the average income for a white male? For a black male? • Were all black neighborhoods as nice as all white neighborhoods? • How did white people feel about black people moving into their neighborhoods? • Where did most black families live in the 1950’s?
Walter- Occupational discrimination against blacks • What types of jobs did most African Americans hold in the 1950’s • Did they get the same salary for performing the same job? • How did the other white workers feel about having African Americans work with them side by side? • Do you think that Walter will be successful in finding a new job where he can make more money?
Travis- Educational segregation/desegregation + racism • The law says that schools for “black” children should be separate, but equal. From looking at the research do you believe that was the case? Paste a pic to prove your point. • What was the name of the court case that is popular for integrating schools? • Why was Emmitt Till murdered? What law did he break? • How do you think Travis felt going to his new school on the first day? Read the story of Ruby Bridges below.
Beneatha-Higher education/black culture in the 1950’s • What were 3 things/ areas that the Harlem Renaissance affected? • One author who was popular in the 1950’s. What was one of his/her published works? • What types of courses did colleges begin to incorporate into the curriculum? Why did they do that?
Mama/Lena- Woman’s rights and/or motherhood • What was the typical roll of women in the 1950’s? Is it different from today? How? • Tell me at least one black women who made an impact in 1950’s besides Rosa Parks. What did she do? • What were typical family values in 1950? How do they differ from today? • Do you think that society today would be different if we adopted the 1950’s mind set? Would it be better or worse? Why?
“A Dream Deferred” What does this poem say?What images does this poem create in your mind?What emotions does this poem evoke?What meaning can be found in this poem?