Original "A Raisin in the Sun" Trailer

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Question #2

Based on the financial and emotional triumphs that this family has faced, Lena seems to be the foundation that holds them in place. With this, how might the plant she holds close to her represent Lena's relationship with her family?

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Lena takes care of a plant throughout the course of the play. She admits that it never seems to have quite enough sunlight, or enough nourishment yet despite the unfavorable conditions, the plant flourishes and grows. Lena cares for the plant, much how she unconditionally cares for and supports her family throughout the financial and emotional struggles they face. For instance, she supports Ruth through her pregnancy, and although Ruth is worried and the family's situation is difficult, Lena expresses joy and her hope that it will be a girl. Lena also encourages her son to be faithful to himself and to his family and to keep good morals, like his own father had. Lena is like the roots, the one to provide stability for all during the difficult times.

VT

Anonymous said...

Very interesting question. Lena cares for the plant throughout the entire play. Lena became so hostal when someone bothered the plant. No matter how bad or weak it looked, she still took good care for the plant as if it were her child. Lena supports the family through what ever struggles or hardships that they had been in. Lena is like the latch on a parachute, if she is broken the whole family falls. On the other hand if the hatch is working and running the family would still float high.(CP3)

Anonymous said...

Lena and her family went through all the hardships and survived. The plant that Lena has gets little sunlight making it harder to survive. The plant is also in a pot and that doesnt allow the plant to grow freely, keeping it contained to one little area. All these things are working against the plant just like everyhting was working againt Lena and her family. This made things harded with her family because of all the struggles in the house.
KET

Anonymous said...

As Lena takes care of her family, she takes care of the plant. The plant somewhat resembles the family in ways because of the struggle they are enduring. Even though there isn't enough sunlight for the plant, it's still growing. Even though the Younger family is enduring struggles, they are still surviving. This is what the plant resembles.

Anonymous said...

As Lena takes care of her family, she takes care of the plant. The plant somewhat resembles the family in ways because of the struggle they are enduring. Even though there isn't enough sunlight for the plant, it's still growing. Even though the Younger family is enduring struggles, they are still surviving. This is what the plant resembles.
KMB

Anonymous said...

I think it shows that she might be worn down and tired, like the plant, but she is still holding on. The check starts to bring the family some hope, but after Walter loses it all hope seems to prevail. Lena holds the family close to her and they survive and come out even stronger.
ANZ