Becoming A Man in A Patriarchy Society A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry is a great fictional example of some of the struggles that African-Americans faced in the 1950s. Hansberry’s play is ultimately having a family as its center, where Mama, is trying to fight for the Younger family’s future under difficult circumstances during a time when discrimination...
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The film” Raisin in the Sun” by Lamaine Hansberry “ have problems throughout. It started off great with the whole family. Ruth started acting angry and funny with the whole family, but nobody knew what the matter was. Walter did a lot of things without his wife knowing . Everyone was staying together in one big house. Beneatha didn’t agree...
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The Theme and Character Development in A Raisin in the Sun In Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin in the Sun”, the American Dream is explored through each character among the different generations during the 1950s. At the beginning of the play, we are introduced to the Youngers that live in Chicago’s Southside in a cramped apartment. We are introduced to Mama,...
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In the play, A Raisin in the Sun, by Lorraine Hansberry an African American family, the Youngers, are presented with a great amount of money, from the husband’s life insurance. The family is faced with the difficult decision of how to spend the money, which leads to each family member wanting to use the money for different things. The wants...
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Beneath's Identity and Independence in A Raisin in the Sun As adolescents and young adults, we all seek, sooner or later, to forge our own identities and become independent. In A Raisin in the Sun, a play written by Lorraine Hansberry in 1958, we follow Beneatha, an ambitious college student who dreams of becoming a doctor, as she explores her...
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Mr. Lindner represents the racial people in society. He defines himself as the one in charge of Clybourne Park's development and welfare. During this introductory part, he seems polite and has visited with good intentions; he even tries to reason with the Youngers the reason as to why they should not move to Clybourne. But this is not well received...
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For several of Hansberry’s characters, money is a promise of salvation, a gift to be stored up and fought for whenever possible. But as the story unfolds, the Younger family must repeatedly weigh their wish for material wealth against their wish for freedom. Beneatha, Walter, and the others ultimately choose abstract ideals-education, dignity, love-over easy alternatives that hold out the...
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Introduction "A Raisin in the Sun," a seminal play by Lorraine Hansberry, is a profound exploration of the socio-economic struggles faced by African American families in the mid-twentieth century. The setting of the play, a small apartment in the South Side of Chicago, serves as more than just a backdrop; it is a catalyst that reflects the hopes, dreams, and...
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The biggest symbol in the story, Mama’s plant represents both Mama’s care, the dream for her family, and wanting success. In the beginning, momma is helping the plant to take care of it. She says that the plant never gets enough light or water, but she takes pride in how it nevertheless flourishes under her care. Her care for her...
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“A Raisin in the Sun” is a playwright written by Lorraine Hansberry, an African American woman, in 1959. The film takes place in Hanberry’s birthplace, Chicago. The cast includes Claudia McNeil as Lena Younger, the mother of Beneatha Younger (Diana Sands) and Walter Younger (Sidney Poitier), and Stephen Perry as Travis Younger, the son of Walter Lee Younger and Ruth...
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Category A, Overall Theatrical Experience The play, A Raisin in the Sun is fundamentally about dreams, as the main characters struggle to deal with the oppressive circumstances ruling their lives. The play further speaks on the issues affecting society then and today, such as unemployment, identity theft, racism, inflation, and corrupt mortgage brokers, all things that shatter people's dreams. Walter,...
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In the story, A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry, the dichotomy of African American life is explored within the roles of Joseph Asagai and George Murchison; Boyfriends of Beneatha Younger. Asagai and Murchison represent this conflict. Despite both characters being attracted to Beneatha, George is Joseph’s polar opposite. George is a wealthy pedant, who values material success and...
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Around the early 1900s, racism was a huge thing. Black African Americans faced many problems during this period of time because of certain things that others wanted to discriminate in. Because of these actions, African Americans weren't allowed to do certain things, well just about anything. This forced African Americans to look at the world with hatred and it limited...
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‘Macbeth’ is a catastrophe which was written by one of the most notorious playwrights in history. Shakespeare wrote ‘Macbeth’ in 1606, but it took place in the 11th century. He wrote it for the pleasure of King James I and his royal court who ruled over medieval Scotland. The play features themes of betrayal, which is ironic because King James...
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The nature of power can undoubtedly corrupt the human mind, as power in itself manifest our inability to develop a way of thinking and thought process that is rational and logical. This can have a profound impact on the individual and society, as ones over ambitiousness can create a lack of moral consciousness, which ultimately results in a corrupt human...
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In the play ‘An Inspector Calls’, Priestley presents the theme of power through many characters, such as Mr. Birling, Sheila and the Inspector, and portrays them in different ways based on their use or lack of power. To begin with, Priestley presents the theme of power through the character of Mr. Birling by immediately illustrating his social power with his...
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Introduction The timeless tragedy of 'Romeo and Juliet' continues to captivate audiences and scholars alike, particularly through Shakespeare's masterful interweaving of fate and time as central thematic elements. The play's exploration of destiny's role in human affairs, combined with the relentless march of time, creates a complex tapestry that resonates with contemporary discussions about free will and temporal consciousness. This...
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“There was once a merchant in the famous market at Baghdad. One day he saw a stranger looking at him in surprise, and he knew that the stranger was Death. Pale and trembling, the merchant fled the marketplace and made his way many-many miles to the city of Samarra. For there he was sure that Death could not find him....
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Betrayal and love are both prevalent themes that are explored frequently, especially together, in plays such as Arthur Miller’s ‘A View from the Bridge’. Betrayal in this play takes many forms, causing people and relationships to break down and change. Love is obvious in all the relationships in the play, but as the play progresses, these relationships change and morph...
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A narrative’s main objective is to question aspects of the world around it to engage its audience with the plot of the story and also to change their perspective of the world. William Shakespeare questions the nature of power and madness during the Elizabethan era through his play ‘King Lear’ (1606). Similarly, this is mirrored by the famous Japanese filmmaker...
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Macbeth in the beginning of William Shakespeare’s play ‘Macbeth’ is presented to the audience as powerful, but by the end of the play, because he is corrupted by his ambition, he become a coward character. Macbeth is in the Scottish army and are fighting for the country, which shows Macbeth as a powerful character. Shakespeare uses violent imagery to present...
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“Just because everything is different doesn’t mean that anything has changed”. This quote by Irene Peter refers to the similarity of William Shakespeare’s famous tragedy play ‘Romeo and Juliet’ (1597). It refers to how central matters noticed in ‘Romeo and Juliet’ would still be found in our modern world. Though the date and setting of the play are extremely different...
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This passage from A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare is situated at the beginning of the play and forms part of the exposition. In it, Lysander and Hermia are together alone for the first time on stage. They are both upset because Hermia is forced, by her family, to marry Demetrius or to become a nun when she is...
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Everyday millions of people around the country have dream jobs. Some might really want to get their exact dream job, buy a house or a car. Well, to get to the point, in order to fully achieve those dreams, anyone would sacrifice the things they love, but in some cases, there would be moments where the world makes it impossible...
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Jealousy is a parasite on the soul, and feeds on self-gratification. Othello in Shakespeare’s ‘Othello’ is susceptible to narcissistic thoughts that cloud his judgement and opens a door for Iago to plot revenge. It ironic that Iago already had everything he needed to exact revenge inside of Othello. Othello has spent his whole life trying to cultivate a reputation as...
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‘Al Shak Al Qatel’ and ‘Othello’ are two films depicted from William Shakespeare’s play ‘Othello’. ‘Al Shak Al Qatel’ is an Egyptian television film that was released in 1954, directed by Ezz El-Dine Zulficar. While ‘Othello’ is a British television film, released in 2001 and directed by Geoffrey Sax. Both films touch upon themes, such as suspicion, jealousy, loyalty betrayal...
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Everybody will sooner or later experience jealousy in their lives. Jealousy is when a person feels fear or concern about another person’s advantages and achievements. Some people make attempts and take actions in order to end someone else’s accomplishments, however that may develop into some unfortunate events that can affect them as well. Jealousy is a terrible trait which leads...
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Introduction The works of ancient Greek literature have captivated readers across generations. One such masterpiece, Oedipus the King, crafted by the esteemed playwright Sophocles, surpasses temporal and cultural barriers in its profound exploration of the intricacies of human existence. This article takes you on a journey into the enigmatic realm of Oedipus, a character whose life becomes a tumultuous battlefield...
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Throughout the course of history, we have seen and met people with multiple faces who act kind in front of others and completely different when they are alone or offended. In the play The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, William Shakespeare subtly impels the idea that the characters are a mixture of good and evil. This idea is exemplified through the...
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Introduction The assassination of Julius Caesar stands as one of the most pivotal events in Roman history, fundamentally altering the course of the Roman Republic. Central to this dramatic episode is Marcus Junius Brutus, a figure whose involvement has been subject to extensive scrutiny and debate. Brutus' participation in the conspiracy against Caesar is often characterized by a tragic dimension,...
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