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.
Booker T. Washington
Resistance to change
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Mrs. Johnson is a jealous woman, who belittles other's achievements. She puts a damper on other's dreams, and she is selfish.
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.
Mrs. Johnson is a jealous woman, who belittles other's achievements. She puts a damper on other's dreams, and she is selfish.
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.
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.
Mrs. Johnson
hi my names mrs wicked johnson
Booker T. Washington, she says "well i always thinks like Booker T. Washington said that one time, education has spoiled many a good plow hand".
Mr and Mrs Johnson
Actor Character Anthony Michael Hall ... Brian Ralph Johnson Mercedes Hall ... Mrs. Johnson, Brian's Mother
Frances de la Tour portrayed the librarian Mrs. Lintott in the play and the 2006 movie version.