A Raisin in the Sun Journal
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Chaude' Taylor
February 15, 2012
Lorraine Hansberrys A Raisin in the Sun
Is it important to have dreams and things you hope for? Explain
Yes it is because you have to know what you want to in your life and dreams do come true.
What dreams do you have?
My dreams are to get married, have a wonderful family, and be successful at anything
February 16, 2012
The check is being delivered today. What do you think momma will do with the money? explain why?
I think momma will buy a bigger house for the family.
February 27, 2012
Everyone experiences conflict. What is one conflict you are dealing with now?
One conflict I am dealing with now is my grandmother being in the hospital because she had to get heart surgery. It’s a lot to deal with.
February 29, 2012
Explain how Beneatha cutting her hair is a symbol in the play.
She wanted to conform to society and show her roots.
What does it symbolize?
It symbolizes that she connecting to her heritage and her rebelliousness.
March 1, 2012
Walter uses two metaphors, a volcano and a giant to describe himself. What is a metaphor that you would use to describe yourself? Explain why.
A metaphor that I would use to describe myself is a butterfly because they’re so quiet and you wouldn’t know there around.
March 5, 2012
At the end of Act ll, scene 2, Walter seems to be far away when he tells Travis how life will be for them in the future. Do you think that he is being unrealistic? Explain why or why not?
I think he is dreaming too big and he’s not in reality.
March 6, 2012
Describe what you think the Youngers should do. Apply to what you already know about the setting to your response.
I think they should take the money and stay in the black neighborhood because they are going somewhere they are not wanted.
March 7, 2012
Have you ever felt “outside” of something because of who you are? Explain
Only around a certain group of people and when I go certain places.
March 9, 2012
“When do you think is the time to love somebody the most? When they done good and make things easy for everybody?” Mama Explain.
I think you should love somebody when they’re at their lowest because if you only love them when they can do something for you then they don’t really love you.
Chaude' Taylor
February 15, 2012
Lorraine Hansberrys A Raisin in the Sun
Is it important to have dreams and things you hope for? Explain
Yes it is because you have to know what you want to in your life and dreams do come true.
What dreams do you have?
My dreams are to get married, have a wonderful family, and be successful at anything
February 16, 2012
The check is being delivered today. What do you think momma will do with the money? explain why?
I think momma will buy a bigger house for the family.
February 27, 2012
Everyone experiences conflict. What is one conflict you are dealing with now?
One conflict I am dealing with now is my grandmother being in the hospital because she had to get heart surgery. It’s a lot to deal with.
February 29, 2012
Explain how Beneatha cutting her hair is a symbol in the play.
She wanted to conform to society and show her roots.
What does it symbolize?
It symbolizes that she connecting to her heritage and her rebelliousness.
March 1, 2012
Walter uses two metaphors, a volcano and a giant to describe himself. What is a metaphor that you would use to describe yourself? Explain why.
A metaphor that I would use to describe myself is a butterfly because they’re so quiet and you wouldn’t know there around.
March 5, 2012
At the end of Act ll, scene 2, Walter seems to be far away when he tells Travis how life will be for them in the future. Do you think that he is being unrealistic? Explain why or why not?
I think he is dreaming too big and he’s not in reality.
March 6, 2012
Describe what you think the Youngers should do. Apply to what you already know about the setting to your response.
I think they should take the money and stay in the black neighborhood because they are going somewhere they are not wanted.
March 7, 2012
Have you ever felt “outside” of something because of who you are? Explain
Only around a certain group of people and when I go certain places.
March 9, 2012
“When do you think is the time to love somebody the most? When they done good and make things easy for everybody?” Mama Explain.
I think you should love somebody when they’re at their lowest because if you only love them when they can do something for you then they don’t really love you.