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Synopsis and Characters

A person is seated in a loveseat, explaining something to the person seated in the chair across from them. There are two people watching this conversation from the background; they have their arms crossed over their chests.
Photo of Vincent Teninty, Kierra Bunch, Martasia Jones, and Brian Keys by Michael Brosilow.

Read a detailed synopsis of the play and get to know the characters of A Raisin in the Sun.

Synopsis

Check out this synopsis, offering an overview of Lorraine Hansberry’s masterpiece—fair warning, it does contain spoilers!

Characters

Setting

A Raisin in the Sun takes place in the home of the Younger family, a kitchenette apartment on the South Side of Chicago, in the early 1950s.

A Note for Teachers
Please note that A Raisin in the Sun contains strong language, including racial and homophobic slurs.

Posted on January 28, 2025 in Learning Guides, Productions

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