Write an essay response to the following question: what is the most important symbol used in A Raisin in the Sun, and why? You should present a clear...

To
begin to write an essay, a scholar must first choose their topic and identify a thesis
statement. In this case, the essay prompts us to consider the "most important" symbol
in . Since the play is full of symbols, it's up to the scholar to choose
which symbol s/he feels is most important to the story or to him or herself. The A
Raisin in the Sun study guide covers much of the symbolism throughout the play,
especially on the "Analysis" sub-page. For the purposes of this question, let's use
Mama's plant to represent the most important symbol in the play.

The PEAL
essay style asks us to first make our point, then share supporting evidence,...