Segregation and oppression were prevalent ideas in the mid twentieth century. Numerous blacks, while free, were forced into conditions they did not agree with, but they found joy in the little things that gave them hope. In Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun, she uses several household objects as symbols to show the oppression […]
In the 1950’s, women were expected to get married as soon as possible and be perfect wives, cooks, maids, and mothers. If a woman was not living like that, it was considered out of the ordinary and eccentric, and she was expected to conform to fit the description. However, in the play A Roisin In […]
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Get startedThe cinematic adaptation of A Raisin in the Sun. The 1961 version and the 2008 television version, differ in that the characters are depicted as having different level of concerns for the quality of life of other characters and social issues. In the 1961 film, Walter views Beneatha’s aspiration to become a doctor condescendingly, but […]
Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry has characters Walter, Ruth, Mama, Beneatha, George, Asagai and the list goes on. Walter the lead man in this play is shown as a colored man who wants to change his life in being rich and wanting to be like the white people who have money and can […]
When watching a film, such as A Raisin in the Sun, one has to go into it with an open mind and a little skepticism. I generally don’t like older movies because of the way the people dress, the acting, and the quality of the picture. And granted, the camera not being steady did annoy […]
The American dream, is the longest lasting goal in American history, but is this timeless ambition fulfilling? Throughout history, millions of immigrants flooded America with the dream of economic prosperity, with only a handful ever reaching that goal. A large amount of writers and poets each economically successful have written their experiences into their works […]
In the play, A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry is many works of literature that have focused on society, in particular the injustice in the society. Written in the mid-1900s, it was written to show the social issues the African Americans were going through during the mid 1900s, which was after the American […]
Dreams are an individual’s most powerful motivators. In Lorraine Hansberry’s play, “A Raisin in the Sun”, the dreams are the motivating forces that drive its main characters. Unfortunately, dreams always have the chance of failing. With this possibility an individual must possess the strength to accept the disappointment. In “A Raisin in the Sun”, the […]
Environmental factors play a major role in how a person grows and develops. These circumstances can either positively or negatively affect someone. Emily Grierson’s inability to change is a perfect example of what may happen if an individual is brought up in a toxic environment. In the story “A Rose for Emily,” by William Faulkner, […]
Since its inception, America as a nation has developed and progressed according to trends of change that collectively define an era. Like all other eras, the time period of 1875-1925 experienced growth, changes, movements, and new ideals. It is the way that these changes came about that defines this era. Americans started to push for […]
The Internet acts as a tool of communication, a disseminator of knowledge and a provider of services. It has proliferated almost every segment of society and is arguably the most powerful catalyst in the globalization process. There is a growing concern that the Internet will bring about or increase the presence of a “McWorld”. That […]
During the late nineteenth century America was a growing and prosperous country. The Civil War had ended and the United States was once again unified. As the United States gained more money and power, it looked to overseas trade to monopolize on their raw materials. The United States began to trade with Japan, China Latin […]
Should the United States expand its territory? This was a great debate in the country from the mid1800 s until the close of the century. Two main ideas stemmed from the debating Manifest Destiny and Imperialism. Both movements helped the United States to grow and adopt new lands, policies, cultures, and people. The policies share […]
The United States became an imperialist nation at the end of the 19th century because Americans wanted to expand over seas with their belief in manifest destiny. The three factors that started American imperialism were political and military competition including the creation of a strong naval force, economic competition among industrial nations and a belief […]
The decision of America to branch out and expand the country is a decision that has been highly debated over the course of America’s history. It was a difficult time in America, around the 1890’s; and America was faced with a dilemma. The working class was poor and most Americans felt it was because of […]
Between 1890 and 1913, the United States worked under a thing called imperialism. Under imperialism, stronger nations attempt to create empires by dominating weaker nations -economically, politically, culturally, or military. The reason why this imperialism grew was because of economic factors, nationalist factors, military factors, and humanist factors. Well, in the United States, there were […]
Pride is a powerful force in A Raisin in the Sun (1959), where the Younger family, living in 1950’s Chicago. Has their dreams clash with the reality of their situation. Pride propels characters into conflict, and they emerge different from when they went in. They struggle to maintain their pride and dignity is a main […]
Lorraine Hansberry grew up on Chicago’s South Side. She used this setting in her writing of “A Raisin in the Sun”. Lorraine Hansberry uses her life events in her writing because she had no one to talk to when she was little since all of her siblings were older. In her autobiography she says “the […]
The fabulous forties in America was an era filled with Frank Sinatra, luxury cars, WWII, and lastly, racism. In the 2016 movie Hidden Figures. Three brave women persevere against the white patriarchy of the 1940’s. Fighting to show their intelligence and right to be on the NASA team. This movie is based on a true […]
Millions of immigrants come the United States from all places for a better life and future, either legally or illegally. I myself am an immigrant from Colombia, and although I obtained permanent residency, I’m still considered an immigrant or alien in this country, There really is no difference between a legal and illegal immigrant besides […]
The United States of America will have finally accepted the Dream Act that will be used to empower the illegal immigrants that can now acquire permanent citizenship in various States. However, the Act may lead to some threats both the economy and the welfare of the country. This section provides an overview of the strength […]
America is and always has been a land of immigrants. In current media, immigration reform is a hot button issue, and throughout history, humans have battled against those who come to a country when others are there first. Ever since immigrants first stepped foot on American soil in 1607, immigrants have been in the country […]
Through the readings we have had since our last paper we have changed the topic a little bit and have focused more on values, how life can make you compromise and possibly lose yourself just to fit in America’s ‘Melting Pot’, and how America’s version of great” seems to be a synonym for white. We […]
Immigration, a topic within blurred lines. Its significance to the American public so magnificent, creates confusion, anger and reflects upon America’s pride and prized heritage. Originating with hundreds of years of tradition, love of country, and cultural determination, one nation must stand strong against the invasion of alien people. Whatever built this nation must keep […]
American Society today, faces a threat called the immigration crisis. Being able to solve this issue is crucial both for economic and security purposes. Since illegal immigration not only hurts our economy, but endangers our own security, and our future as a strong and unite community. Following the latest political news, our 45th president of […]
The idea of American Imperialism had both its advocates and its critics. One only needs to look at a map to see which side won. America has greatly expanded since its own phase as a colony of the greatest European Empire of the time. America became her own Empire through the accusation of vast territories […]
It is strong debated, even today, who to blame for the Mexican War. Was it something bound by fate to occur due to rising tensions between the U.S. and Mexico? Was it a ploy by James K. Polk to gain territory in a pursuit of manifest destiny? The two authors’ points of view argue two […]
I came across disturbing article of methamphetamine use among women, some even middle age. One would think a woman in her middle age with children would understand better than to abuse drugs. A tireless single mother of three, a skinny middle-aged mother of two. A growing number of super women who have abused methamphetamines use […]
In considering how to best combat the problem of substance-abusing nurses, it is important to note that, very likely, no one single strategy will prove to be effective in all instances. Indeed, the vast majority of chemical dependency professionals agree that a multifaceted and holistic approach is best when helping the addicted to manage their […]
Alcoholism, dependence on drugs, and addiction, referred to as substance use disorder, are complicated problems. People living with these disorders at some point in life were thought to have defects in their character and moral weaknesses; to date, people still hold on to such thoughts. However, medical researchers and many scientists now regard dependence on […]
