The Struggle in a Raisin in the Sun
Words: 961 Pages: 3 10689Introduction Chicago’s Southside, like many other Northern cities in the 1950s, was home to numerous African Americans who faced the harsh realities of substandard housing and pervasive racism. Lorraine Hansberry's seminal play, "A Raisin in the Sun," vividly captures the struggles of a family battling poverty and seeking equality within a gloomy urban landscape. Through the experiences of the Younger family, this play offers an accurate historical reflection of the challenges African Americans faced during this period, highlighting the complexities […]