Argumentative Essay: A Raisin in the Sun

You have read the drama A Raisin in the Sun, written by an African-American playwright and writer, Lorriane Hansberry.  Hansberry writes about a poor African-American family living on the South Side of Chicago, who have been presented

 with the opportunity to escape poverty in the form of a $10,000 life insurance check. This inheritance poses many

challenges and obstacles for the entire The Younger Family – forcing them to reevaluate their beliefs about dreams,

family and the power of the American dollar.

YOUR TASK: In a well-written argumentative essay (approximately 450 – 550 words), respond to either one of the

 following to prompts:

Mama chose to support Beneatha’s dreams, but she struggled to emotionally, physically and financially support Walter’s dreams. Do you agree or disagree with Mama’s actions?

Your essay should adhere to the following structure:

Introduction + Thesis Statement

Body paragraph 1 (first reason + evidence and examples to support)

Body paragraph 2 (second reason + + evidence and examples to support)

Body paragraph 3 (third reason + + evidence and examples to support)

Counterargument

Conclusion

POSITION: I agree with Mamas’ actions to support Beneatha.