A Raisin in the Sun - Younger Family
English
Grade 7
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the Younger family's context and themes in Lorraine Hansberry's 'A Raisin in the Sun,' with a focus on scene summaries and analytical questions suitable for Grade 7 students.
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A Raisin in the Sun - Younger Family
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Grade Grade 7
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Scene Summary and Context
In Lorraine Hansberry's 'A Raisin in the Sun,' the Younger family faces economic hardships and personal dreams intersecting with societal challenges in 1950s Chicago. The play centers around the Younger family's experiences as they receive a life insurance check following the father's death. Each member has different aspirations: Walter desires business success; Beneatha seeks education and identity; Mama dreams of owning a house. The play explores themes of racial discrimination, family unity, and hope for a better future. A pivotal scene involves Mama deciding to buy a house in a predominantly white neighborhood, symbolizing her hopes and the racial barriers they face. Short phrases like 'dream deferred' and 'assimilation' highlight key themes. The play's tension arises from individual desires conflicting with societal limitations, illustrating the resilience and struggles of a Black family seeking respect and stability.
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Questions
Answer each question based on the scene summary and context guide.
1.
What is the main financial event that prompts the Younger family's decisions in the play?
[2 marks]2.
Describe Mama's dream for her family as discussed in the context.
[3 marks]3.
Identify one societal challenge highlighted in the scene summary.
[2 marks]4.
Which theme is associated with the phrase 'dream deferred'?
[1 mark]Aa) Hope
Bb) Racial equality
Cc) Disillusionment
Dd) Family unity
5.
Explain how the desire for economic success conflicts with societal barriers for the Younger family.
[5 marks]6.
Identify one literary technique used in describing Mama's decision to buy the house.
[2 marks]7.
Create a short speech from Mama expressing her hopes for her family’s future. Include at least three key points.
[10 marks]8.
Discuss the significance of the phrase 'dream deferred' in the context of the play’s themes.
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- 12/31/2025
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- 12/31/2025
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