Introduction to “A Doll’s House” In Henrick Ibsen’s play, “A Doll’s House,” Ibsen follows the life of Nora Helmer, a money-hungry wife. When she recently found out that her husband had been promoted to manager of the bank, she was ecstatic in her efforts to finally pay off her debt. Spending her husband’s money in […]
Themes Shaping Lives: Dreams, Struggles, Ambitions A Raisin in the Sun revolves around many themes that are displayed throughout the story. Each character contributes to and portrays these themes in significant ways. The themes that are revealed are dreams, racism, poverty, money, and pride, and these themes revolve around the characters. The dream theme shows […]
Defying Racism: Youngers’ Unyielding Pursuit Many events affect the Youngers, an African-American family in the play A Raisin in the Sun. The Youngers live in Chicago’s South Side, which contains low incoming housing. The black neighborhood is filled with crime and racial discrimination. The way the Youngers handle racism and refuse to give into the […]
Money’s Dual Role If you could have anything in the world right now, what would that be? Now some would say a nice house and a fancy car. However, most people would say money. Money is important to people, it is used to pay your bills, buy groceries and exchange items with other people. Even […]
Travis: Ambition Amid Struggle Throughout the 1950s, black life was depicted in Lorraine Hansberry’s play as one of the most genuine portrayals after the publication of the book around half a decade later. Hansberry’s unique critique for making life-like characters in the play as long as a book. Through the depiction of young Travis, the […]
