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A Raisin in the Sun | Essays and Criticism

• Race and Gender in A Raisin in the Sun

  In this essay the author examines both the racial and gender roles played out in Hansberry's drama.

• Thoughts on A Raisin in the Sun

  In this appraisal of A Raisin in the Sun, the author examines the play's dramatic qualities and offers his ideas as to why it won the New York Drama Critics' Award in 1959.

• New Yorker Review of A Raisin in the Sun

  In this review, originally published in the March 21, 1959, issue of the magazine, the author offers his assessment of A Raisin in the Sun's debut performance, praising the play's dramatic virtues.

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1. A Raisin in the Sun: Introduction
2. A Raisin in the Sun: Summary
3. A Raisin in the Sun: Overview
4. A Raisin in the Sun: Lorraine Hansberry Biography
5. A Raisin in the Sun: Summary and Analysis
   1. Act I, Scene 1: Summary and Analysis
   2. Act I, Scene 2: Summary and Analysis
   3. Act II, Scene 1: Summary and Analysis
   4. Act II, Scene 2: Summary and Analysis
   5. Act II, Scene 3: Summary and Analysis
   6. Act III: Summary and Analysis
6. A Raisin in the Sun: Quizzes
   1. Act I, Scene 1: Questions and Answers
   2. Act I, Scene 2: Questions and Answers
   3. Act II, Scene 1: Questions and Answers
   4. Act II, Scene 2: Questions and Answers
   5. Act II, Scene 3: Questions and Answers
   6. Act III: Questions and Answers
7. A Raisin in the Sun: Characters
8. A Raisin in the Sun: Themes
9. A Raisin in the Sun: Style
10. A Raisin in the Sun: Historical Context
11. A Raisin in the Sun: Critical Overview
12. A Raisin in the Sun: Essays and Criticism
    1. Race and Gender in A Raisin in the Sun
    2. Thoughts on A Raisin in the Sun
    3. New Yorker Review of A Raisin in the Sun
13. A Raisin in the Sun: Suggested Essay Topics
14. A Raisin in the Sun: Sample Essay Outlines
15. A Raisin in the Sun: Compare and Contrast
16. A Raisin in the Sun: Topics for Further Study
17. A Raisin in the Sun: Media Adaptations
18. A Raisin in the Sun: What Do I Read Next?
19. A Raisin in the Sun: Bibliography and Further Reading
20. A Raisin in the Sun: Pictures
21. Copyright

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