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left: bedroom door for Mama and Bennie - at the right: bedroom door for Walter and Ruth ...and they have to share the bathroom with their neighbors Ruth Younger - about 30 years old - married to Walter Lee Younger for eleven years - has a son named Travis Younger - pretty, but disappointment has begun to hang in her face -> soon she'll be known as a settled woman - a good, patient girl - complains a lot - tends to mock others. - seems to be tired of everything - has a lack of understanding - needs to look after herself better - pregnant at two months, but thinks of getting rid of the baby - her husband makes her sick to her stomach but yet, she loves him - never lets Travis explain hisself Walter Lee Younger - 35 years old married to Ruth Younger for eleven years - has a son named Travis Younger - has a sister named Beneatha Younger - chauffeur feels like nobody understands him slim and intense - inclined to quick nervous movements - erratic speech habits - thinks there's something wrong with coloured women -> apparently they don't know how to build their men up and make them feel like somebody thinks Blacks are the world's most backward race of people smokes cigarettes -> always before he eats in the morning wants to invest into a store driving himself crazy by wanting too much - thinks money is life - is a drunkard no high academic education -> doesn't know who Prometheus is Beneatha Younger nickmame: Bennie 20 years old - has a brother named Walter Lee Younger - slim and intense - handsome - thick hair - education has permeated her sense of English wants to be a doctor - wants to learn play the guitar - likes someone named George Murchsison, but wouldn't marry him - sick and tired of hearing about God because she does not believe in him - her natural hair is hard to manage The characters Lena Younger (Mama) - in her early sixties - was married to big Walter t - lost a baby - full-bodied - beautiful - strong - has a certain grace and beauty - dark- brown face full of strenght - white hair - her speech is careless - soft voice - gets insurance money - the song "No Ways Tired" lifts her up - religious Big Walter t - passed away - good and fine man - hard-headed - mean - wild with woman - grieved himself when his baby had passed away - he loved his children - could never catch up with his dreams "Seem like God didn't see fit to give the black man nothing but dreams- but He did give us children to make them dreams worth while." -big Walter Travis Younger - sturdy - handsome thin - 11/12 years old - sleeps in the living room - spoiled by Mama - likes lots of Butter George Murchison - shallow rich good looking has got a beautiful car goes to college proud of his knowledge - takes Bennie to nice places - his mother is a scene - goes to New York a few times a year Joseph Asagai - African - from Nigeria -Yoruba is his tribal origin studying in Canada charming to Bennie - calls Bennie "Alaiyo" -> One for Whom Bread- Food- is Not Enough Karl Lidner - courier shy, timid and friendly - insults the Younger family all the time - the only white character -> represents the white majority that controlled the country -> also represents the racism of the white majority that segregated America Bobo - Walter's friend Willy - Walter wants to start a business with him - he runs off with Walter's money Mrs Johnson - the family's neighbor and friend - enthusiastic about everything in life - always happy in general - a squeky wide-eyed lady no particular age direct toward others - very critizising, ironic, provocative, insensitive, unkind and disrespectful indelicate asking prays to god everynight -> religious - offers help, but just pretends to be nice - has daily rituals (such as drinking coffee right before she sleeps) - is willing to meddle in everything - plays herself dumb - has a two-sided face has a lack of empathy - is full of selfishness. - she stands for the jealousy in the black community Lena Younger (Mama) Beneatha Younger Family tree J. Asagai G. Murchison (Big) Walter Younger t Walter Lee Younger Travis Younger Ruth Younger Baby? Mrs. Johnson - they help eachother considers her as being rude (sometimes) Asagai - has a little knowledge about him, but she seems interested Travis neutral really good relationship loves him takes his side a lot she spoils him - wants others to listen to him George okay relationship Mama good relationship likes him thinks he is the best match for Beneatha good relationship Beneatha in good terms - wishes for her to get married, but - - wants her best and she is understanding good relationship - wants her to follow traditions and religion Walter considers him as immature (in the beginning) - listens to what he has to say comforts him a lot Ruth takes her serious - treats her like her own daughter -Mama's plant- a symbole - it represents her dream of having a garden - she tries to give them what she can it represents her love for her family - it represents that she is desperately trying to keep the family together and give them a good life even though they have little opportunities assimilation /əsimi'leiſ(ə)n/ Beneatha and George - Assimilationists? when the original heritage gets forgotten and restrained but the target one gets outlived by wanting to become part of a group/ community... or how Beneatha explained it: she replies to RUTH). It means someone who is will- ing to give up his own culture and submerge himself completely in the dominant, and in this case, op- pressive, culture! (p 124 (1.1-4) The drama "A raisin in the sun" by Lorraine Hansberry deals with value systems of a black family who lives in Chicago's Northside and their conflicts between eachother are highlighted. In the following, the opinion of Beneatha and George of assimilation is going to be summarized. My information is from page 122 to 125. Beneatha does not want to assimilate and despises the act of it where as George wants to assimilate. He is trying to fit in the white culture and does not see himself part of the black community. In contrast to that Beneatha is trying to express and outline her culture most likely because she sees white American as suprpressors and does not want to be one of them because she is proud of her heritage. However, George is ashamed of his culture and does not accept it. - + She does not really appreciate or does not like to preceive her outward appereance. She is insecure about her hair and states that it is hard to manage - she listens to blues music More to Beneatha... (an assimilationist?) she invents people even though their home is a mess she does not know how to wear the nigerian robe she straightens her hair not religious She wants to look for her identity she is willing to get to know her background netter and it shows she has not forgotten it completely -> this shows she also does not refer herself as an assimilationist is ashamed her mother does not know much about Africa - got very excited when Asagai brought her the African robe and music Mama - money belongs to her - wants to put some of the money away for Beneatha's education - is thinking of fulfilling her dream by buying a house with a yard - her dream becomes true: she buys a house in clybourne park The insurance money 10.000 Dollar -> money comes from the deceased Mr. Younger's life insurance policy Walter - wants to invest into a liquor store -> he thinks it'll solve the family's financial issues for ever - he's planning to start a business with his friend Willy his dreams are destroyed - Mama entrusts him 6,500$ - his friend runs off with that money Beneatha - needs the money for her education because she wants to be a doctor part of that money was meant for her but it went away which made her loose hope General information Mama bought it - moving on first of the month three bedrooms - yard - no coloured people live there The house in clybourne park but is the new house a new beginning or the end of hope? WALTER Upset because the money is gone • Bitter about it has no understanding on his mother's decision Disappointed because Mama buys the house without any permission doesn't feel as the man of the family / head of the family + disappointed because Mama doesn't support him with his dreams • Shocked → explodes, jumps up and turns away in a fury RUTH Very happy about the new house • Excited and curious ● ● B ● ● } A bit worried at first when she finds out where it is (only white neighbourhood) "Hallelujah!"; "Praise God!" → Very happy on moving to a house Very glad about the fact that she can get out of the old flat The dramatic structure of the play in form of a graph Exposition the introduction to a story, including the primary characters' names, setting, mood, and time when the conflict of the plot is resolved. It is often the most exciting part of the story Climax Rising action otherwise known as the exposition. It is usually made up of a series of events that lay down breadcrumbs, ask questions, and set roadblocks and conflicts that must be overcome. Introduction of the conflict The first hint of conflict is introduced. The conflict is an essential part of any story. It is what drives the plot and keeps the reader engaged. It is the source of tension and drama, and it propels the characters towards a resolution. Falling action the section of the plot in which the tension stemming from the story's central conflict decreases and the story moves toward its conclusion Resolution The resolution is the end of the story. It is when you learn what happens to the characters after the conflict is resolved. Every scene summarized and inserted under the graph Act 2 scene 3 Mr. Lindner visits the family and he tries to stop them from moving in to Clybourne Park by wanting to give them money. Nonetheless, the family denied his offer and he finally leaves. After that, Mama got to know what happened and she fears it might be a threat. However, the family keeps going on with packing their stuff and Mama states that she wants to take her plant with her. Suddenly, Bobo visits the family because he has news he wants to tell. Willy went off with all the money which also included Beneatha's portion which is why Walter gets furious Act 2 scene 2 Beneatha tells that she doesn't like George and she calls him names and Mama is very understanding even though she likes George. Then, the family's neighbor, Mrs Johnson, visits them and she tries to hold them back from moving out by telling them the bad incidents that happened in the new neighborhood. Besides that, Ruth finds out that Walter hasn't been going to work since 3 days which makes Mama feel bad and sorry and this brings her to give him the remaining money. This makes him happy and he is finally satisfied. Walter promises his son that he can be anything he wants in the future because the money is saved for a college education Act 2 scene 1 Beneatha is in a happy mood because of the presents Asagai gave her but then George comes and asks her to change her clothing because he wants to take her on a date. Walter thinks that nobody understands him because he doesn't get support from anyone; not even George. Later on, Mama comes home after being out for a while and she suprizes everyone with the fact that she bought a house. Ruth shows pure happiness but Walter does not feel like a man and he feels destroyed because Mama is the head of the family f Act 1 scene 1 It is discussed what to do with Mama's money which is why Mama's, Walter's and Beneatha's dreams are stated. Furthermore, in that way it becomes clear that everyone is thinking of something else and has got their own vision of how the future is going to be. Also, Beneatha's relationship state with George has a role in act 1 scene 1. Beneatha states that she doesn't believe in god and her statesment make Mama mad which is why she slaps her. In Addition, Mama waters her plant which is a symbole in the drama. Act 1 scene 2 The apartment is getting cleaned while Ruth is at the doctor office. She finds out she is pregntant but she is thinking of aborting the baby. While that, Asagai visits Beneatha even though their apartment is a mess and he brings her presents such as nigerian records and robes. Moreover, the mailman finally brings the cheque which belongs to Mama but Walter is very excited for that money because he asks her about the money since he wants to invest it into a liquor store. Walter's dependency on the money becomes clear and his point of view. He thinks money is everything in life. Act 3 Every family member is in a bad mood and Beneatha feels like giving up but Asagai tries to cheer her up and they have a deep talk. Additionally, Mama refuses to move but Ruth is able to convince her. At first, Walter decided to accept Mr. Lindner's offer but after seeing the sadness and the disappointment in his family he actually refused it again. His family is proud of his decision and they finally start to bring their stuff to the movers. While that Beneatha tells Mama that Asagai wants to take her to Africa and marry her. Not to forget, Mama takes her plant with her 10 WALTER. Mama - I'm going out. I want to go off some- where and be by myself for a while. MAMA. I'm sorry 'bout your liquor store, son. It just wasn't the thing for us to do. That's what I want to tell you about - WALTER. I got to go out, Mama - (He rises.) MAMA Wherous. 10 WALTER. AMA. When a man goes outside his home to look for 15 A Raisin in the Sun Lord, that man- done changed so 'round here. You know you know what we did last night? Me and Walter Lee? BENEATHA. What? SRUTH peace. WALTER (beseechingly). Then why can't there never be peace in this house then? no p MAMA. You done found it in some other house? 162 (Looking to herself). We went to the movies at BENEATHA to see if she understands) We and BENEAL to the movies. You know the last time me EATHA. No. went to the movies together? RUTH. Me neither. That's how long it been. (Smiling again.) But we went last night. The picture wasnt much good, but that didn't seem to matter. We went and we held hands. NEATHA. Oh, Lord! 15 RUTH. We held hands - and you know what? BENEATHA. What? RUTH. When we come out of the show it was late and dark and all the stores and things was closed up. and it was kind of chilly and there wasn't many peo ple on the streets... and we was still holding hands. me and Walter. BENEATHA. You're killing me. WALTER enters with a large package. His happiness is deep in him; he cannot keep still with his new found ping his finge is singine exuberance. ☆ WALTER. No- there ain't no woman! Why do women always think there's a woman somewhere when a man gets restless. (Coming to her.) Mama - Mama - I want so many things... MAMA. Yes, son Negro WALTER an cial BENEAT then ed con Talk BENEA THA WALATH WALTER (a on do beli Negroe He says nor wil again. these Ne ing at the Com at his A. L ture st She gigg The fu of my blank s (Pause and I where t hout thi ons of much old ORA Son ALTER (W Mamat (qui 202 16 My favorite passages A Raisin in the Sun right for? (Bitterly, to hurt her as deeply as he knows is possible.) So you butchered up a dream of mine - you who always talking 'bout your children's 15 142 dreams... 5 MAMA. Walter Lee - He just closes the door behind him. MAMA sits alone, thinking heavily Curtain. A Raisin in the Sun and trying to find the right and the wrong part. huh? Yeah, You know what's going to happen to that boy someday - he'll find himself sitting in a dungeon, locked in forever have the key! Forget it, baby! There ain't no causes - there ain't nothing but taking in this world, and he who takes most is smartest and it don't make a damn bit of difference how. w and the takers will noi d MAMA. You make something inside me cry, son. Some awful pain inside me. I'm go- WALTER. Don't cry. Mama. Understand. That white man is going to walk in that door able to write cheques for more money than we ever had. It's im portant to him and I'm going to help him ing to put on the show. Mama. MAMA. Son - come from five generations of people who was slaves and sharecroppers - but ain't no- body in my family never let nobody pay 'em no money that was a way of telling us we wasn't fit to walk the earth. We ain't never been that poor. (Raising her eyes and looking at him.) We ain't nev that dead inside. er been well-we are dead now, All the talk All ENFATIO dreams and sunlight that goes on in this house. dead the matter with you all! I didn't make was give to me this way! Hell, yes. I he yachts someday! Yes, I want to hang Beigente die shanicroppen bezahlen den Kerker opper: Farmpa Entranse. mer mit einem E 40. r store, son. E at's what I rises.) me to looks ere neverh use? do wome e when is -Man riving bos 15 10 78 A Raisin in the Sun RUTH. Ain't nothin' can tear at you like losin' your ba MAMA. I guess that's how come that man finally worked hisself to death like he done. Like he was by s fighting his own war with this here world that took his baby from him. RUTH. He sure was a fine man, all right. I always liked Mr Younger. MAMA. Crazy 'bout his children! God knows there was plenty wrong with Walter Younger - hard-headed, mean, kind of wild with women - plenty wrong with him. But he sure loved his children. Always wanted them to have something - be something. That's where Brother Walter gets all these notions, I reckon. Big sometimes, lean his head back with the water stand- used to say, he'd get right wet in the eyes ing in his eyes and say, "Seem like God didn't see fit to give the black man nothing but dreams - but He did give us children to make them dreams seem worth while." (She smiles.) He could talk like that. don't you know. RUTH. Yes Act One, Scene Two MAMA. Understand what, baby? WALTER (quietly). Sometimes it's like I can see the fu- ture stretched out in front of me - just plain as day. The future, Mama. Hanging over there at the edge of my days. Just waiting for me - a big, looming blank space full of nothing. Just waiting for me. (Pause.) Mama - sometimes when I'm downtown and I pass them cool, quiet-looking restaurants where them white boys are sitting back and talking 'bout things... sitting there turning deals worth mil- lions of dollars... sometimes I see guys don't look much older than me - 113 MAMA. Son - how come you talk so much 'bout money? WALTER (with immense passion). Because it is life, Mama! MAMA (quietly). Oh - (Very quietly.) So now it's life. Money is life. Once upon a time freedom used to be life - now it's money. I guess the world really do change... 20WALTER. No - it was always money, Mama. We just didn't know about it. MAMA. No... something has changed for him.) You somethi