dream raisin
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Melissa Gilson
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Draw
Draw what you think of when you hear the phrase "The American Dream".
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Open Ended
How does the message of the video connect with Hansberry's message about the realities of the American Dream?
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Casey warns that celebrating exceptional stories risks ignoring these broader issues and blaming individuals for their hardships, mirroring Hansberry's critique of an American Dream that overlooks marginalized communities' obstacles.
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The video and Hansberry both challenge the idea of the American Dream, arguing that systemic problems, not just individual failures, create hardship.
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Match
Match each character on the right with their specific interpretation of the American Dream on the left
This character envisions a future where the Younger family thrives, free from financial constraints. They yearn for the respect and fulfillment they believe wealth will bring.
This character aspires to become a doctor, seeking education and self-identity in a world that often dismisses their ambitions as unrealistic.
This character desires a stable home for the Younger family, believing that owning a house symbolizes success and security.
Walter Younger
Beneatha Younger
Mama
Walter Younger
Beneatha Younger
Mama
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Match
Match the following characters with their dreams.
Mama
Beneatha
Ruth
Walter
grow a garden
find her identity and become a doctor
have a safe and loving home for her children
become the head of the family & own a liquor store
grow a garden
find her identity and become a doctor
have a safe and loving home for her children
become the head of the family & own a liquor store
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Open Ended
What is your own version of the American Dream? What hurdles do you foresee in achieving that dream?
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Dropdown
Gender norms are
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Open Ended
What are some other "societal hurdles" that the Youngers face in the play? Give specific examples.
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