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Monday, December 14, 2009
Specific Themes
What is a specific theme you find in the play? (Remember, a specific theme is a comment about a general theme, i.e. general theme = money; specific themes = money changes the dynamics in family relationships.)
There are many themes I found within "Raisin in the Sun", and each of them are important in their own way. A very important aspect of this play is how families' relationships can change in many ways through big changes in life. For the Youngers, life is difficult because of the need for money and stress that builds up because of this. When they get the chance to make some good money and improve their lifestyle, they don't get the satisfaction they thought they would. Problems arise such as tension on what to do with the money which tear the family apart and cause fights. Beneatha wants to use this money for college funds, Mama and Ruth want to buy a house, and Walter wants to invest the money in a liquor store. This indecision on what to do with the money seems to tear the family apart and create even more stress.
In "raisin in the sun" there are many themes. Steriotyping and relationships in their family is one. Steriotyping their family as the typical colored family may prevent them from finding a good home to live in. When they go to buy a house, they want a nice one that they could afford. The nice places to live, for the most part, is white people which has an affect on them. Most of the time, colored people are not wanted in neighboorhoods they are looking for. They are not in a good situation becuase they all want to relocate themselves but fight about whether moving to clybourne park is a good thing or not. Also, beneatha wants to become a doctor. Steriotyping comes into play here as well. It was hard to become a successful female doctor during the time period they were in. Let alone one who was black. People also steriotype that she will not get the job and become wealthy. Being colored at the time was hard because people would believe sterioptypes about them and it could sometimes ruin family relationships.
The reason why I think that raisin in the sun is so interesting is because it has many themes that are clearly shown throughout the story. Such as family and friend relations, money and sterotypes. First I think that the family and friend relations play a big part especially when Ruth annonces that she is pregnant. This tests her family and her friends. The money plays a very important theme in the play because the whole story revoloves around the issue of money weither it is because they cant afford to have another baby or they would like to live in a bigger house. Lastly the theme of sterotype is also very important because it delays the choice to live in a all white neighborhood. They have a beautiful house that they can live in and be happy, however the fact that they are not wanted there and the youngers dont want to be involved with all that drama. This also plays an important role. Over all there are many themes to raisin and the sun and they are mostly all circled around the subjects of family, money and sterotypes.
Within the play "A Raisin in the Sun," there are to many themes to count on two hands. Although one theme that was always in the reading, was dreams. The theme was about how if you have a dream that you should always follow through with it. For example, when Walter finds out that Willy ran off with his money, he has no choice but to call Mr. Linder and ask him to come right over. Walter was afraid that they were not going to be able to pay the mortage off on the house because he gave all of his money to Willy. Also before Walter found out about Willy, Mr. Linder had already come over to the house, and told them that, them living in the neighborhood may cause some problems. When Mr. Linder came back over Walter came to the relization that nobody can take a dream away from you no matter what happens. If somebody does not like what your dream is then they can go and mind their own business. Throughout the entire play they were all ready to get out of the small appartment, and when the time came they did. Nobody was going to stand in the way and take something that precious away from them.
A specific theme in the play is dreams. Dreams were talked about through out the book. Walter always talked about how his dreams were being pushed aside, and how he wants to make a lot of money. Ruth doesnt even have a dream anymore, so she adopted Mama's dream of having her own house. Beneatha wants to embrace her African side and wants to be a doctor. There are so many dreams mentioned in "A Raisin in the Sun". Dreams are all the characters care about. And by the end of the book Mama and Ruth's dream comes true.
One of many themes in "Raisin in the Sun" is racism. This quote is an example of racism in the book: "Our association is prepared, through the collective effort of our people, to buy the house from you at a financial gain to your family" (Hansberry 118). This quote refores to Mr. Lindner offering to buy the house back from the Youngers. The people of Clyborn Park are middle-low class citizens. However, they came up with enough money to buy the house back plus more money. This is an example of racism. It shows how people, even though they didnt have much, were willing to give up what they have because they didn't want the Youngers living in their nieghborhood.
One specific theme in the play "A Raisin in the Sun" is dreams and the outcomes that follow them. In order to have a dream you must be prepared to accept the consequences that may occur and realized all the risks that could happen. This was a major theme in "A Raisin in the Sun" because it was Walter's dream that crashed before he thought about all the things that could happen. Walter wanted a liquor store so he and his two friends put in money and before long one of his friends, Willy, stole the money and ran away with it. Dreams are themes in many stories, plays and movies, but the book "A Raisin in the Sun" really helped the reader understand why it's such a major theme and how we should accept the things that happen to us in our life.
One specific theme that was evident in the story was about the stereotype and opportunities that were not available to a black family ( the Younger’s) at that time. Many times black families were not given as much freedom and equality as a white family and were continually disliked in certain neighborhoods and parts of the country. The Younger’s tried to revolt to the ideas of segregation when they had moved into the white neighborhood of Clybourne park. Although they were pressed to change their viewpoint by Mr. Lindner, who debated with them about the disadvantages that would present a problem to them if they moved to the white neighborhood, the family held their decision to attack the racial injustice at that time, which is dramatic to the story’s overall summary. One of the themes of the story was about the decision of the family to revolt against the discrimination at that time and at the end the family chose to move into the house rather than to step back from the decision even when they had the opportunity to financially gain more cash. When the family had lost the $100,000 dollar check they needed a way of paying the down payment of the house, and it seemed necessary to accept Mr. Lindner’s offer. Instead of selling the house they kept it to prove their point against the society. This story had a significant theme because it talked about how the family went against the prejudice and bought the house even when discouraged.
There are many specific themes in A Raisin In the Sun. I think that one really good example of a specific theme in this play is how a person's dream can change based off the dreams and needsof their family. For example, in the majority of the play, Walter's main goal and dream was to invest in a store in order to become wealthy. He did not seem aware that his dream was selfish or that he was thinking entirely of himself. However, towards the end of the play, while Walter's dream may still exsist, he seems to mature as he realizes that his familys' dreams are more important than his own. This is shown when Walter calls over Mr. Lindner in order to tell them they would be moving into their new house, while he may have wanted to take the money earlier in the play.
there are many specfic theme in this play. but dreams and the family are the biggest problem. becuase without the characters in the family there would be story or dreams. i chose family as a theme becuase the family is how they make the story happen. a poor black family in the 50's, and how they lived through finacial problems. in this play though when the family gets the money it causes chaos in their life. every one has a dream that they want to use the money for but not every one's dreams can be followed.
One very important theme in the play "A raisin in the sun" is family. Because there was so many conflicts and conversations that involved the hole family .This play really shows how family can stay together throw alot of drama. For example the drama of the money and the thing with benetha talking about the history of Africa. And also then looseing the money to bad buissness. All of that and the family is still in one piece.
There are themes in the play 'rasin in the sun' i found the most recocurring theme happens to be money. money is what the younger family has been longing for, they are stuck in a small rundown appartment in the slums, they feel that if they can find a way to get money they can move and create a better live for themselfs. Walter is the breadwinner of the family and feels as if he needs to provide for his family but he currently cannot with his job being a driver, this upsets walter greatly he cannot function properly knowing that he cannot truely provide for his family and impacts the family. When the youngers recieve the insurance money from the passing of thier grandpa the whole mood of the family lifts, now that they have money the whole family is in a happy mood. I feel that Loranine Hansberry is trying to set the theme as, "in many cases money can be the most important thing in ones life, even if they have to sacrafice a loved one". This can be shown when walter almosst gives up his family for money. I find it sad that they set money to be ore important than family but i guess if your living in the slums you REALLY want to get out.
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There are many themes I found within "Raisin in the Sun", and each of them are important in their own way. A very important aspect of this play is how families' relationships can change in many ways through big changes in life. For the Youngers, life is difficult because of the need for money and stress that builds up because of this. When they get the chance to make some good money and improve their lifestyle, they don't get the satisfaction they thought they would. Problems arise such as tension on what to do with the money which tear the family apart and cause fights. Beneatha wants to use this money for college funds, Mama and Ruth want to buy a house, and Walter wants to invest the money in a liquor store. This indecision on what to do with the money seems to tear the family apart and create even more stress.
In "raisin in the sun" there are many themes. Steriotyping and relationships in their family is one. Steriotyping their family as the typical colored family may prevent them from finding a good home to live in. When they go to buy a house, they want a nice one that they could afford. The nice places to live, for the most part, is white people which has an affect on them. Most of the time, colored people are not wanted in neighboorhoods they are looking for. They are not in a good situation becuase they all want to relocate themselves but fight about whether moving to clybourne park is a good thing or not. Also, beneatha wants to become a doctor. Steriotyping comes into play here as well. It was hard to become a successful female doctor during the time period they were in. Let alone one who was black. People also steriotype that she will not get the job and become wealthy. Being colored at the time was hard because people would believe sterioptypes about them and it could sometimes ruin family relationships.
The reason why I think that raisin in the sun is so interesting is because it has many themes that are clearly shown throughout the story. Such as family and friend relations, money and sterotypes.
First I think that the family and friend relations play a big part especially when Ruth annonces that she is pregnant. This tests her family and her friends. The money plays a very important theme in the play because the whole story revoloves around the issue of money weither it is because they cant afford to have another baby or they would like to live in a bigger house. Lastly the theme of sterotype is also very important because it delays the choice to live in a all white neighborhood. They have a beautiful house that they can live in and be happy, however the fact that they are not wanted there and the youngers dont want to be involved with all that drama. This also plays an important role. Over all there are many themes to raisin and the sun and they are mostly all circled around the subjects of family, money and sterotypes.
Within the play "A Raisin in the Sun," there are to many themes to count on two hands. Although one theme that was always in the reading, was dreams. The theme was about how if you have a dream that you should always follow through with it. For example, when Walter finds out that Willy ran off with his money, he has no choice but to call Mr. Linder and ask him to come right over. Walter was afraid that they were not going to be able to pay the mortage off on the house because he gave all of his money to Willy. Also before Walter found out about Willy, Mr. Linder had already come over to the house, and told them that, them living in the neighborhood may cause some problems. When Mr. Linder came back over Walter came to the relization that nobody can take a dream away from you no matter what happens. If somebody does not like what your dream is then they can go and mind their own business. Throughout the entire play they were all ready to get out of the small appartment, and when the time came they did. Nobody was going to stand in the way and take something that precious away from them.
A specific theme in the play is dreams. Dreams were talked about through out the book. Walter always talked about how his dreams were being pushed aside, and how he wants to make a lot of money. Ruth doesnt even have a dream anymore, so she adopted Mama's dream of having her own house. Beneatha wants to embrace her African side and wants to be a doctor. There are so many dreams mentioned in "A Raisin in the Sun". Dreams are all the characters care about. And by the end of the book Mama and Ruth's dream comes true.
One of many themes in "Raisin in the Sun" is racism. This quote is an example of racism in the book: "Our association is prepared, through the collective effort of our people, to buy the house from you at a financial gain to your family" (Hansberry 118). This quote refores to Mr. Lindner offering to buy the house back from the Youngers. The people of Clyborn Park are middle-low class citizens. However, they came up with enough money to buy the house back plus more money. This is an example of racism. It shows how people, even though they didnt have much, were willing to give up what they have because they didn't want the Youngers living in their nieghborhood.
One specific theme in the play "A Raisin in the Sun" is dreams and the outcomes that follow them. In order to have a dream you must be prepared to accept the consequences that may occur and realized all the risks that could happen. This was a major theme in "A Raisin in the Sun" because it was Walter's dream that crashed before he thought about all the things that could happen. Walter wanted a liquor store so he and his two friends put in money and before long one of his friends, Willy, stole the money and ran away with it. Dreams are themes in many stories, plays and movies, but the book "A Raisin in the Sun" really helped the reader understand why it's such a major theme and how we should accept the things that happen to us in our life.
One specific theme that was evident in the story was about the stereotype and opportunities that were not available to a black family ( the Younger’s) at that time. Many times black families were not given as much freedom and equality as a white family and were continually disliked in certain neighborhoods and parts of the country. The Younger’s tried to revolt to the ideas of segregation when they had moved into the white neighborhood of Clybourne park. Although they were pressed to change their viewpoint by Mr. Lindner, who debated with them about the disadvantages that would present a problem to them if they moved to the white neighborhood, the family held their decision to attack the racial injustice at that time, which is dramatic to the story’s overall summary. One of the themes of the story was about the decision of the family to revolt against the discrimination at that time and at the end the family chose to move into the house rather than to step back from the decision even when they had the opportunity to financially gain more cash. When the family had lost the $100,000 dollar check they needed a way of paying the down payment of the house, and it seemed necessary to accept Mr. Lindner’s offer. Instead of selling the house they kept it to prove their point against the society. This story had a significant theme because it talked about how the family went against the prejudice and bought the house even when discouraged.
There are many specific themes in A Raisin In the Sun. I think that one really good example of a specific theme in this play is how a person's dream can change based off the dreams and needsof their family. For example, in the majority of the play, Walter's main goal and dream was to invest in a store in order to become wealthy. He did not seem aware that his dream was selfish or that he was thinking entirely of himself. However, towards the end of the play, while Walter's dream may still exsist, he seems to mature as he realizes that his familys' dreams are more important than his own. This is shown when Walter calls over Mr. Lindner in order to tell them they would be moving into their new house, while he may have wanted to take the money earlier in the play.
there are many specfic theme in this play. but dreams and the family are the biggest problem. becuase without the characters in the family there would be story or dreams. i chose family as a theme becuase the family is how they make the story happen. a poor black family in the 50's, and how they lived through finacial problems. in this play though when the family gets the money it causes chaos in their life. every one has a dream that they want to use the money for but not every one's dreams can be followed.
One very important theme in the play "A raisin in the sun" is family. Because there was so many conflicts and conversations that involved the hole family .This play really shows how family can stay together throw alot of drama. For example the drama of the money and the thing with benetha talking about the history of Africa. And also then looseing the money to bad buissness. All of that and the family is still in one piece.
There are themes in the play 'rasin in the sun' i found the most recocurring theme happens to be money. money is what the younger family has been longing for, they are stuck in a small rundown appartment in the slums, they feel that if they can find a way to get money they can move and create a better live for themselfs. Walter is the breadwinner of the family and feels as if he needs to provide for his family but he currently cannot with his job being a driver, this upsets walter greatly he cannot function properly knowing that he cannot truely provide for his family and impacts the family. When the youngers recieve the insurance money from the passing of thier grandpa the whole mood of the family lifts, now that they have money the whole family is in a happy mood. I feel that Loranine Hansberry is trying to set the theme as, "in many cases money can be the most important thing in ones life, even if they have to sacrafice a loved one". This can be shown when walter almosst gives up his family for money. I find it sad that they set money to be ore important than family but i guess if your living in the slums you REALLY want to get out.
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