A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry

A Raisin in the Sun

Lorraine Hansberry

114 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)

fiction classics play emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

'In south side Chicago, Walter Lee, a black chauffeur, dreams of a better life, and hopes to use his father''s life insurance money to open a liquor store. His mother, who rejects the liquor business, uses some of the money to secure a proper hous...

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Moods

emotional 76%
reflective 63%
hopeful 44%
tense 33%
challenging 32%
sad 30%
inspiring 28%
funny 21%
informative 9%
dark 8%
lighthearted 4%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 43%
fast 42%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

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3.86

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