... in the Sun Author:Lorraine Hansberry Genre and Literary period After the Depression around 1959 Setting Thaction of the play takes place in the poor South side of Chicago, sometime after World War II, probably around 1959. Most of the action takes place in the apartment of the Youngers, especially in the living/dining room and near the bathroom that they share with ... , but strong, matriarch of the Younger family. Although she has always been poor, she exudes ignity and pride. Mama's strongest trait is the love that she shows for her family and her God. She constantly fusses over her ch...

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• Grade Level: High School