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Countee Cullen's A Raisin In The Sun

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How does the reaction of Karl Lindner in coming to the Youngers house and trying to appeal to them to sell the house back to the white community tell about the way white people viewed those of color during this time period? How was Mama’s decision to buy a house in Clybourne Park, a white neighborhood, even though it was cheaper a wise or foolish decision? There are many symbols within “A Raisin In The Sun”, which symbol from the play most vividly express a refusal to conform to the societies racial segregation and standard? How does this symbol represent this refusal and how is it portrayed throughout the book? Despite the fact the Mr. Younger never direct speaks in the play what can we learn about the character of Mr. Younger through what …show more content…

Describe what this new house in Clybourne Park represent to Mama, Walter, and Ruth’s? The dream of Beneatha differs from Mama’s, Walters, and Ruth’s in that it is not a material dream. What is Beneatha seeking that goes beyond the rest of the family’s material success? How do Beneatha and her dream represent a different generation of Colored Americans during this time period? In a poem written by Countee Cullen titled “Hey, Black Child” the author discusses the possibilities of a black child if only he or she can work towards their goal. This poem was written during the Harlem Renaissance a time when new economic, financial, social, and political opportunities were opening for the black communities in Harlem that were not there before. Considering the discrimination and segregation in “A Raisin In The Sun” does the poem, “Hey Black Child” stand true during a time like this? This book takes places during the 1900’s when racial segregation was prevalent in the US. Being a black woman during this time period how does Beneatha’s aspiration to become a doctor express her personality? Why is Walter against the idea of Beneatha being a

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