Lorraine Hansberry drew inspiration for "A Raisin in the Sun" from her own experiences growing up in a Chicago neighborhood with her family, who faced racial discrimination when they attempted to move into a predominantly white area. The title of the play is derived from a line in Langston Hughes's poem "Harlem," which contemplates the fate of a dream deferred. Hansberry wanted to explore the struggles and aspirations of African American families, highlighting themes of identity, dreams, and systemic racism. Her personal and familial experiences deeply informed the characters and their challenges within the narrative.
Lorraine Hansberry
Lorraine Hansberry won the Drama Critics Circle Aware in 1959 for A Raisin in the Sun.
Lorraine Hansberry
Lorraine Hansberry
Lorraine Hansberry
" A Raisin In The Sun"
Lorraine Hansberry
Lorraine Hansberry wrote the play A Raisin in the Sun.
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Langston Hughes's poem Dream Deferred
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Characters in Raisin in The Sun by Lorraine Hansberry. Lena is Ruth's mother-in-law.