A Raisin in the Sun: Act I & Act II Review

A Raisin in the Sun Review

Characters

Importance

Each character represents some aspect of the "American Dream". Read the overview of each character to refresh your memory, then respond to each question concerning the main and supporting characters.

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The Younger Family represents the positive side of "The American Dream". Choose TWO members of the family and discuss how they represent the positive aspects of "The American Dream", what obstacles limit their success, and how they contribute to the plot.

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The supporting characters represents both positive and negative sides of "The American Dream". Choose TWO characters, that include: ONE (1) supporting character that represents the positive aspects of The American Dream. ONE (1) supporting character that represents the negative aspects of The American Dream.

Provide as many details as possible.

Isolated Scenes

Importance

Each scene serves as the building blocks and scaffolds for the major plot and the associated conflicts. Consider the "PLOT SEQUENCE" as you review, then summarize the first two acts of "A Raisin in the Sun."

Ensure you FULLY READ each, for you will be assessed this week.

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Summarize Act One.

Include overview of major conflicts and characters associated.

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Summarize Act Two.

Include overview of major conflicts and characters associated.

A Raisin in the Sun
Act III Reading

​Begin the reading of Act III and respond to the guided reading questions. Once you've read these directions, close your laptop and grab your handouts. NO TECHNOLOGY ALLOWED! HAPPY READING!