Themes in A Raisin in the Sun
Grade 8•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can identify major themes in *A Raisin in the Sun*, such as dreams, family, and prejudice.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Describe the relationship between Walter Lee and Mama. How do their expectations for the insurance money differ?
2. Explain Ruth's initial feelings about having another child. How does her decision reflect the family's circumstances?
3. How does Beneatha's desire to become a doctor contrast with Walter Lee's plan to invest in a liquor store? What does this reveal about their different values?
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A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry | Characters
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