A Raisin in the Sun Review

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A Raisin in the Sun is about an African American family living in South Side of Chicago. Through out the play it shows the struggles the family has to go to. One of the main parts to the play is when the family receives a $10,000 life check because of the death of "Mama's" husband. They choose to live in an all white neighborhood in Chicago called Clybourne Park.

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A Raisin in the Sun is about an African American family living in South side slums of Chicago. The family has relieved a $10,000 life insurance check from the deceased Mr. Younger. Throughout the play, it shows the struggles the family has to go to on a day to day basis. One of the main parts to the play is when the family receives a $10,000 life check because of the death of "Mama's" husband. Mama has to decide what the money will go to. Mama wants to buy a new house for the family, Ruth wants the money to go to whatever Mama wants the money to go to, Beneatha wants the money to go to her schooling to become a doctor, and Walter wants the money to go to a new liquor store. In the end, the Youngers choose to live in an all-white neighborhood in Chicago called Clybourne Park. 

Through out the play all the family seems to care about is that $10,000 check. But, towards the end of the play they learn that life is not all about money. They realize that life is about standing up for what you believe in. Doing things that you want to do, even if people don't agree with you. And most importantly sticking with your family.

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Throughout the play, all the family seems to care about is that $10,000 check. Towards the end of the play, they learn that life is not all about money. They realize that life is about standing up for what you believe in. Doing things that you want to do, even if people don't agree with you. And most importantly sticking with your family. The Youngers learn this when a member from the “welcoming committee”, Mr. Lindner offers them a check so they will stay out of the all-white neighborhood.   

Overall, I really enjoyed A Raisin in The Sun. I thought it was greatly written and had a very strong story line, message, and theme behind it.  In class we were able to watch a couple versions of the play in a film format. It was cool and interesting to see how the actors portrayed the story and the characters. Each film made me have a different perception of the play and made me look at the play differently and it even made me understand the play a lot more.  

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Overall, I really enjoyed “A Raisin in The Sun”. I thought it was well written and had a very strong story line, message, and theme behind it. In class, we were able to watch a couple versions of the play in a film format. It was cool and interesting to see how the actors portrayed the story and the characters. Each film was very different because, each actor portrayed the characters very differently. Each film made me have a different perception of the play and made me look at the play in a very different way. It even made me understand the play a lot more, which was very helpful.

If you ever have the chance, I would definitely recommend reading “A Raisin in The Sun” it is an amazing play and has a great message within it.