Hansberry’s Exploration of Race in a Raisin in the Sun
Words: 842 1012Lorraine Hansberry's play "A Raisin in the Sun" is a seminal work in American theater that delves deep into the complexities of race, identity, and dreams in mid-20th century America. Written in 1959, the play is set in a small apartment on Chicago's South Side and follows the struggles of the Younger family as they navigate the socio-economic challenges of their time. The title itself is derived from Langston Hughes' poem "Harlem," which questions the fate of a dream deferred, […]