One Book, One Chicago - A Raisin in the Sun - Discussion
Questions One Book, One Chicago Spring 2003  Skip to: Content
Skip to: Section Navigation Skip to: Main Navigation   Chicago
Public Library    Español | Polski |   Library Locator  Map,
Hours and Locations »  Ask a Librarian: Click Here  Chicago
Public Library Foundation Facebook logoTwitter logoTumblr logo
Discussion Questions    1. The play is prefaced by a Langston
Hughes poem. How does the play illustrate the theme of the poem?
2. Why do you think all the scenes take place in the family’s
house?   3. How is Beneatha different from other Younger family
members?   4. How is the theme of assimilation treated in the
play?   5. What are the greatest strains on Walter and Ruth’s
marriage?   6. To what extent do you think Hansberry is
critiquing traditional sex roles in the play?   7. In what ways
is Hansberry challenging stereotypes of African Americans in the
play?   8. How does Walter change from the beginning of the
play?   9. Why do you think Mama