Warmup HARLEM By Langston Hughes What happens to
Warm-up “HARLEM” By Langston Hughes What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore-And then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over-like a syrupy sweet? Maybe it just sags like a heavy load. Or does it explode? Directions: Copy the poem and note the rhyme scheme.
Warm-up n n What are the different dreams of the members of the Younger family? Who do you agree with about what to do with the money? What would you do if the $10, 000 was your money?
Poem Meaning n n About the black experience of the American Dream. One of the most powerful images in black literature. Normally a grape is left in the sun to become a raisin. In the poem, a raisin is left in the sun. n Metaphor echoes slavery of people who have been “dried out” but are given no rest.
Lorraine Hansberry n n Playwright who’s famous play was inspired by her family’s racial struggle in Chicago. A Raisin in the Sun n n The first play written by an African American woman to ever be put on broadway. Died at age 34. Funeral was in Harlem.
The Elements of Drama
Drama n Comes from the Greek Word, “Dran” = “To do” or “To Act” n A story told in front of an audience.
Elements of Drama n Playwright n n Actors n n the people who perform Acts n n the author of a play the units of action Scenes n parts of the acts
Dramatic Speech n Dialogue n n conversation between or among characters Monologue n long speech by one single character (private thoughts)
Stage Directions n n n n Found in brackets [ ] Describe scenery and how characters speak C, Center Stage L, Stage Left R, Stage Right U, Upstage or Rear D, Downstage or Front
Set n n Construction on the stage that shows time/place Could be called Scenery
Props n Small movable items that the actors use to make actions look real
Types of Drama n Drama is used to describe plays that address a serious subject.
Types of Drama n Comedy is a form of drama that has a happy ending. Humor comes from the dialogue and situations.
Types of Drama n Tragedy is a form of drama in which events lead to the downfall of the main character, often a person of great significance, like a king or hero.
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