Mrs. Johnson is a racist (towards her own people), stereotypical African America woman. She is judgemental and controlling. She is the Younger family's neighbor in their apartment building and is only present for one scene. In early versions of the play, she was cut out for her racism and rude language.
Booker T. Washington
Resistance to change
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Neighbor
Mrs. Johnson is a jealous woman, who belittles other's achievements. She puts a damper on other's dreams, and she is selfish.
Booker T. Washington
Resistance to change
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Neighbor
Mrs. Johnson is a jealous woman, who belittles other's achievements. She puts a damper on other's dreams, and she is selfish.
In the film adaptation of "A Raisin in the Sun," Mrs. Johnson, the neighbor character, is omitted to streamline the narrative and focus on the Younger family's struggles and dynamics. Her absence allows for a tighter storyline that emphasizes the central themes of dreams, identity, and family without additional subplots. This decision may also reflect a desire to maintain a more intimate portrayal of the family's experiences.
A newspaper kind of. The evidence: "I guess y'all seen the news what's all over the colored paper this week...(Ruthstraightens with concern and takes the paper and read it)" (Hansberry 100). Mama however does offer pie to Mrs. Johnson.
In "A Raisin in the Sun," Mrs. Johnson refers to current events in the news to highlight the social struggles and racial injustices faced by African Americans during the 1950s. She often discusses issues like housing discrimination and civil rights, which serve to contextualize the Younger family's aspirations and challenges. Her comments illustrate the broader societal tensions and serve as a reminder of the external pressures affecting their lives. This connection to contemporary issues emphasizes the play's themes of hope and resilience in the face of adversity.
she is their neighbour
No, Walter does not die in The Raisin In The Sun =]
Lorraine Hansberry won the Drama Critics Circle Aware in 1959 for A Raisin in the Sun.
Two symbols found in the play A Raisin in the Sun are a dried up Raisin and an ugly old Sun