American Literature Homework: Periods 1 and 3

Select one of the following and write a response that is at least a page. Feel free to use your opinion, personal experience or observation. Remember though, that you must use three or more adjectives or words from the Character Trait Handouts and Qualities of Character Handout:

1. Journal Topics for the Week of March 13, 2018

Select any one of the following journal topics. A few choices deal directly with the play, “A Raisin in the Sun” by Lorraine Hansberry. No matter which journal topic you choose, be sure to include at least two or three character traits and/or qualities of character. 

 1. Do you think Ruth is a good wife? Why or why not? Discuss your thoughts, feelings and opinions about Ruth Younger as a wife. Remember the play’s setting. 

2. What about Walter? Do you think he is a good husband? Discuss your thoughts, feelings, and opinions about Walter as a husband. Remember the play’s setting. 

3. Do you think it is easier for men or women to achieve in today’s society? Once you express your opinion, support it with evidence, opinion, anecdotes, and/or examples.  

4. How might growing up in poverty or with working class parents impact a child. 

2. Re-read Act II. scene II. Prepare to discuss the meaning of the passage. 

Period 3: Also prepare for reading quiz on Act II scene I.