March 15, 2016 PigLit Mr. Cabat Aim: “Seem like God didn’t see fit to give the black man nothing but dreams:” A Raisin in the Sun Act I, sc. i.

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March 15, 2016 PigLit Mr. Cabat Aim: “Seem like God didn’t see fit to give the black man nothing but dreams:” A Raisin in the Sun Act I, sc. i

Do Now: “That was a long time ago…” If If The idea of home is central to this play, as is evidenced by the length of Hansberry’s description of the apartment in the opening stage directions. With a partner, examine the text of the opening stage directions. What do we learn about the history and the current state of the Younger family?

The Younger Family Tree If If Who are the main characters in the play, and what are the relationships among them?

And What Exactly Is it that Is About to Change Everything? What are the possible uses for the money that Mama is about to receive?

Character Groups: The Intersection of Race, Gender and Social Class In your groups, fill out the Venn diagram for the character you have been assigned. Citing evidence from the play, show how the three major forces that have been at the heart of this class influence your character.Venn diagram

Homework Read the excerpt from Stiglitz’s The Price of Inequality and address the EQ on the turnitin discussion board.