How does Hill create atmosphere with her description of Eel Marsh House? Hill creates atmosphere with her description of EMH largely with the descriptions given by Kipps. Because the reader is following Kipps’ descriptions, our opinions of the house and the setting change as his do, thereby involving the reader successfully. Initially, the house is a safe place for Kipps, and a place where he feels much better than in the ‘oppressive fog’ of London; his first description of EMH is ‘gaunt, but handsome’, which is very optimistic. Hill further builds up a calm atmosphere by expressing Kipps’ admiration of the house, with the quotes ‘I rather liked this lonely spot’ and his description ‘isolated, uncompromising, but also…handsome’.
PROMPT D Thesis In Lorraine Hansberry’s play, A Raisin in the Sun, mam’s deep nurture toward the plant despite of the lack of sunlight and energy on it, symbolizes her care towards her family even in the poorest condition they are living in, and the conditions African American were living in. TS 1: Mama’s family: -As the mama confesses that the plant never gets enough light or water but still she takes care of it and nurtures it, similar to her care for her children, unconditional despite of the less perfect environment for growth -Mama’s success in life is a result of persistence and dedication to her dream which is to have a house with garden. “Well, I always wanted me a garden like I used to see sometimes at the back of the
While Michael and Mama are walking in a real nasty part of town Michael says, “ I got your back.” it is a simple phrase, however, Mama knows he won’t let anything bad happen to her. Another character Michael can be compared to is Travis. They are both young and innocent and have never had a bed to their own. It is a small connection but it its and excellent example of the horrible poverty they have in common. In The Blindside, Mama shows Michael his room and he says he has never had one before, she asks him if he is talking about a room to himself and Michael says, “No, a
Fruit and Lessons 6th I think that many characters in A Lesson Before Dying are very similar to the characters in A Raisin in the Sun. Paul Bonin ( A Lesson Before Dying) was a lot like Karl Lindner( A Raisin in the Sun). As well as being the Caucasian characters, they are the ones that are the nicest. Paul in the one person who didn’t judge by color for his time. Karl was never mean to the Younger family.
Dee was selfish and only cared about want she wanted. You must not be afraid to take a chance on your dream. In A Raisin in the Sun, Mama was not afraid to put in work for her dreams. She went and put a down payment on a house in the white neighborhood in order to fulfill her dreams.”Mama said, “ It’s—it’s a nice house too…Three bedroom rooms-nice big one for you and Ruth…Me and Benetha still have to share our room, but Travis has one of his
Even though Maggie is portrayed as a frail, quiet, shy child, she reveals her thoughts when Dee is told no by Mama for the quilts. You can still appreciate your family heritage even if an item is put to everyday use, so long as it’s taken care of and appreciated for what it’s worth, not monetary wise but as a special part of someone’s
Mama’s plant represents both her care and her dreams for her family. Beneatah’s hair represents who she is and why it is a major motif in the play during the time the play sets. The Younger apartment is the only setting throughout the play, emphasizing the centrality of the home. The lighting seems to change with the mood, and with only one window, the apartment is a small, often dark area in which all the Younger’s often feel cramped in. While some of the play’s action occurs outside of the apartment, The home is a galvanizing force for the family.
Roberto Carrera Lessons From A Raisin in the Sun Lessons do not always have to be taught for someone to learn them. For example, the Youngers learn a great deal in A Raisin in the Sun. the family learns that they love each other, even if they may be oppressive. They learn hot to deal with all the conflict that comes their way. Then finally, the Youngers realize the value of pride.
This story took place in the 1950’s with an poor African American family. They live in a small apartment and even have to share a bathroom with their neighbors. They do not even all have their own rooms to sleep in. They are a family though and they do get through these hard times together even though it is very hard. Everyone in the family has a different dream and very little money to fulfill all of them.
This did not stop Mama by the end of the play they are able to fulfill the dream of living in a house which unites them as one. We are able to realize that we can tackle any issue that may stop us from our hopes and dreams. Therefore Through the characters in The Crucible and A Raisin in the Sun we learn to be true to