Read play scripts and answer questions

DIRECTIONS: READ/ SKIM THROUGH THE PLAY SCRIPTS THAT I HAVE ATTACHED BELOW AND THEN ANSWER THE QUESTIONS, YOU MAY USE QUOTES FROM THE SCRIPT AND MAKE SURE TO USE SPECIFIC DESCRIPTION TO BACK UP YOUR STATEMENT


1) A RAISIN IN THE SUN:

(a) What question does Lorraine Hansberry raise about the American dream for African Americans in A RAISIN IN THE SUN?

(b) What does Lena mean when she says that her children are so different from her?

(c) Discuss the difference between each of the women in this drama. What do they each want? What is the obstacle to her obtaining it?


2) HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE:

(a) How does the playwright use time in this drama? Be specific.

(b) What do the two central characters have in common? What attracts them to each other?

(c) How does Vogel use non-realistic elements in the play? Describe one.

(d) How does Lil Bit get control of her life? How is this SHOWN/MADE VISUAL in the play?


3) SIMPLY MARIA:

(a) How does Lopez use non-realistic elements in her drama? Describe one.
(b) What role does culture/ethnicity play in Maria’s life? Be specific.


4) R.A.W.

(a) Why does Son use challenging language in her play?

(b) What is the role of ethnic stereotyping in this drama?