Worksheet on A Raisin in the Sun - Family
English
Grade 6
9 questions
~18 mins
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A worksheet covering analysis and annotation of themes related to family in A Raisin in the Sun for Grade 6 students.
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Worksheet on A Raisin in the Sun - Family
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Scene Summary and Context
In Lorraine Hansberry's play A Raisin in the Sun, the Younger family faces various challenges and hopes centered around their desire for a better life. The scene depicts a typical morning in their modest apartment, where each family member discusses their dreams and frustrations. Beneatha dreams of becoming a doctor, Walter yearns for financial independence, and Mama longs for stability and unity within the family. The family's interactions reveal tensions but also deep love and loyalty. A key moment is when Mama receives the insurance check, symbolizing hope but also sparking conflicts over how to use the money. The title references the poem 'Harlem' by Langston Hughes, which questions deferred dreams, echoing the family's aspirations and struggles. This scene illustrates how family members' individual hopes intertwine with collective aspirations, highlighting themes of sacrifice, resilience, and the importance of family support.
1.
What are the main dreams or aspirations of each family member mentioned in the summary?
[2 marks]2.
Explain in your own words what the insurance check symbolizes for the family.
[3 marks]3.
Identify the literary allusion referenced in the context guide and explain its significance.
[3 marks]4.
Based on the summary, what themes are emphasized in this scene?
[2 marks]5.
Describe how the interactions among family members reveal their relationships.
6.
Identify and explain a literary technique used in the scene summary (e.g., symbolism, metaphor, characterization).
[3 marks]7.
What does the title 'A Raisin in the Sun' symbolize in the context of family and dreams?
[3 marks]8.
Reflect on how the theme of family support is portrayed in the scene summary.
9.
Choose one phrase from the summary and explain its significance.
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- 12/31/2025
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- 12/31/2025
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