Writing

= A Raisin in the Sun Writing Assignment = Focus:
 * Option 1:** Discuss the title of the play, //A Raisin in the Sun//. Symbolically, each character thinks of his/herself as ‘a raisin in the sun.’ Pick three characters and explain how the title relates to their dreams and what becomes of them.


 * Option 2:** Within the Younger household, there are three generations of women. Compare and contrast how these characters each form their unique identities. (Hint: think about what each woman stands for, what each woman does with her time, etc.)


 * Option 3:** Many critics assert that the art of Hansberry's play is that it is less about race than about humanity. Do you think the play would be equally compelling if the actors were white, or some other minority group, and they were facing a similar struggle? Explain why or why not.


 * Option 4:** Throughout the course of the story, the Younger family is aboard an emotional roller coaster. By the end, Walter decides to move into Clybourne Park despite the racial conflicts hanging in the balance. Is this a happy ending? Why or why not?

**Content**:

 * Pick three examples to support your paper
 * Use strong supporting details to explain the examples
 * Write thorough, focused paragraphs
 * Clear thesis sentence
 * Do not be abstract – no fluff!

**Organization**:

 * Follow MLA format
 * Distinct introduction, body, and conclusion
 * Evident transitions and transition sentences


 * Rough Draft Due: Thursday, February 3**
 * Final Copy Due: Tuesday, February 8**