A poem by Langston Hughes
A poem by Langston Hughes
The rap song "Raisin' in the Sun" by the artist A Tribe Called Quest features the phrase "raisin' in the sun" in its lyrics. The title references the play "A Raisin in the Sun" by Lorraine Hansberry, which explores themes of dreams, struggle, and identity. The song captures similar themes through its lyrics and musical style.
The title of "A Raisin in the Sun" is inspired by the poem "Harlem" by Langston Hughes. In the poem, Hughes explores the deferred dreams of African Americans, questioning what happens to dreams that are postponed or unfulfilled. The imagery of a "raisin in the sun" symbolizes dreams that dry up and wither away, reflecting the struggles of the Younger family in the play as they navigate their aspirations and challenges.
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A poem by Langston Hughes
" A Raisin In The Sun"
Langston Hughes's poem Dream Deferred
The title of "A Raisin in the Sun" is inspired by the poem "Harlem" by Langston Hughes. In the poem, Hughes explores the deferred dreams of African Americans, questioning what happens to dreams that are postponed or unfulfilled. The imagery of a "raisin in the sun" symbolizes dreams that dry up and wither away, reflecting the struggles of the Younger family in the play as they navigate their aspirations and challenges.
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the sun represents a sun. But the title A Raisin in the sun is actually a poem. By Langston HughesWhat happens to a dream deferred?Does it dry upLike a raisin in the sun?or fester like a sore-And then run?Does it stink like rotten meat?Or crust and sugar over-Like a syrupy sweet?Maybe it just sags like a heavy load.Or does it explode?-Langston Hughes, "Harlem"well that's where the title comes from.need any more help just ask me.
No, Walter does not die in The Raisin In The Sun =]
The title was inspired by the poem "Harlem" by Langston Hughes. The poem is also known as "A Dream Deferred."
Lorraine Hansberry won the Drama Critics Circle Aware in 1959 for A Raisin in the Sun.
Two symbols found in the play A Raisin in the Sun are a dried up Raisin and an ugly old Sun
Lorraine Hansberry wrote the play A Raisin in the Sun.