1. A Raisin in the Sun Summary and Literary Terms
... decides to move into the house so the whole family moves to the neighborhood and the play ends. 1. Setting: South Side Chicago World War II to present day. 2. Symbol: Mama's plant is a symbol of life. 3. Protagonist: Mama 4. Antagonist: Lindner 5. Simile: " sleepy as the devil." 6. Metaphor: "You are a horrible chic at this hour." 7. Characterization: Walter is greedy and wants money. Ruth is quiet. Beneatha ... is moody. Mama is very religious. 8. Man vs. Man: Walter versus Beneatha. They argue about the money that belongs to their mother. 9. Man vs. Self: Walter versus himself. Walter...
- Word Count: 443
- Approx Pages: 2
- Grade Level: High School