Lorraine Hansberry wrote "A Raisin in the Sun" to explore the struggles and aspirations of a Black family in 1950s America, highlighting themes of racial discrimination, identity, and the pursuit of the American Dream. Inspired by her own family's experiences with housing discrimination, she aimed to depict the complexities of African American life and the impact of socioeconomic challenges. The play serves as a powerful commentary on the systemic barriers faced by Black families and the resilience required to overcome them. Through its characters, Hansberry sought to give voice to the hopes and dreams that can wither under societal pressures, akin to a "raisin in the sun."
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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A Raisin in the Sun is an example of social realism: plays that take a realistic look at social problems.
Langston Hughes's poem Dream Deferred
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