Saturday, March 30, 2019

Is there any irony in A Raisin in the Sun?

Mr.
Lindner's visit to the Younger house is an example of dramatic and situationalin
. Once the neighborhood learns of Mama's intentions in purchasing a house
in their neighborhood, Mr. Linder arrives as a representative of Clybourne Park's Welcoming
Committee to let the family know about their new neighborhood.


I am from the Clybourne Park Improvement Association and we have had it brought to our
attention at the last meeting that you peopleor at least your motherhas bought a piece of
residential property.

Clybourne Park is an all white
neighborhood, and though he arrives saying he's come to welcome the Younger family to the
neighborhood, it becomes clear to the audience his visit is not about making them feel welcomed
(dramatic irony). He trips over his words and stutters as he tries to explain the reason for his
visit.

Wellit's what you might call a sort
of...

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