A RAISIN IN THE SUN CREATIVE ESSAY
At the end of Act III, the Youngers are about to embark on a long-awaited new chapter in their family history. You must write a 2.5 – 3 page summary of the Youngers first five years in the new house. Some ideas to consider as you plan your essay:
* Are some of the conflicts resolved among the family members (money, power struggles, identity, dreams, etc.)? How did they resolve them?
* Did Beneatha continue with medical school? She would be almost ready to finish by now, or just recently finished.
*What happened to her relationship with Asagai?
* How are Walter and Ruth doing in their marriage? Is Walter still a “changed” man after standing up to Mr. Lindner?
* How are the Youngers getting along with the neighbors? Do they still feel they made the right decision?
–Each of these ideas could be a different body paragraph, supporting a thesis that explains how the Youngers are doing five years later.
NO CRAZY FANTASIES! Base your ideas on who the characters are, and the reality of their situation.
These are just some of the issues you might discuss. Your grade will be based upon your knowledge of plot, character and theme, as well as your creativity.
Criteria:
– MLA format heading.
– Typed, double spaced, #12 font size, Times New Roman font style.
– You have an intro, body and conclusion.
– Each body paragraph focuses on one aspect of their future.
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