A Raisin in the Sun: Analyze the conflict in Act 1 of A Raisin in the Sun (you may read ahead and analyze the entire play if you wish). Ideas to consider (you do not have to address all of these—these questions are just to get your ideas flowing):
1. What are each of the character’s goals? How do those goals align or conflict?
2. What are the sources of tension/conflict between the characters?
3. How do you think societal pressures contribute to these conflicts?
4. Which characters do you sympathize most with, and why?
5. How does the historical context of this play relate to the major conflict of the play?
6. How do the conflicts in the play connect to larger themes?