A Raisin in the Sun (1961)

Name: Professor: Course Name: Subject: Date Due: A Raisin in the Sun Analysis Introduction In the movie, "A Raisin in the Sun" the director uses symbolism, imagery and allegory in order to tell the story (Latham, p. 34). This is evident in the way the director brings forward the issue of the plant that mama keeps near the apartment`s sole window that is still surviving as a result of lacking nourishment. This movie contributes to the American history because it contributes to understanding the landmark achievement during the civil rights era in the early 1960s. The movie shows the problems in the American history such as the issue of discrimination against the black people and how their dreams were cut short. Thus the use of literary devices to bring into view these the American history is common. The small houseplant uses symbolism in the way the way it nurtures (Latham, p. 36). Analysis The movie "A Raisin in the Sun" consists of a number of styles in ensuring that the movie attains its intention. This includes the use of plot, characterization, setting, point of view and theme in ensuring that the director of the movie is relevant to American history. Setting style of developing this movie is common (Latham, p. 39). This is demonstrated from the fact that at the heart of the movie is the issue of discrimination against the black people and this limits their dreams. Thus setting is appropriate in the use of black and white to show the differences in this movie between the black man and the white community in regard to discrimination (Latham, p. 34). HYPERLINK "/a-raisin-in-the-sun/symbolism-imagery.html" \o "Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory" It is clear that the small dying plant that one of the characters in the name of Lena remains important in setting the style of symbolism. The setting in this movie also comes into place taking consideration as the kitchen cupboard opens and c...