A Raisin in the Sun, Lorraine Hansberry

by SparkNotes

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54 pages, Paperback

First published July 15, 2002

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Reviews

[Shin Phone · Rating 3 out of 5]

A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry was a meaningful read for me, and even though it’s a shorter play, it still managed to explore many important topics such as family, dreams, race, and financial struggle in a way that felt realistic while being emotional. I liked how every character had different goals and their ownperspectives, which made the conflicts within the family feel more genuine. What stood out to me most was Walter’s character development throughout the story. At times he seemed frustratng to me but I realized this only made me understand the pressure he was carrying. The dialogue also felt natural, and even though the play was written a long time ago, a lot of the themes still felt relevant today. I also appreciated how emotional the story became without feeling being too dramatic. It helped me to reflect on how people can hold onto hope even when life feels limiting for them. Overall, I found the play powerful and realistic so it was easy to stay invested in from beginning to end, therefore I give this book 3 stars.

[D.A. Fellows · Rating 3 out of 5]

3/5 stars. Maybe it’s wrong to blame the Spark Notes for not really adding much that wasn’t already obvious from reading the script.

Or maybe it’s not!