Introduction
Hook- Open up with a statement about how everyone makes mistakes in life but some are able to make amends for their actions.
We’ve all heard the saying “all humans make mistakes”, and while that may be true whether you feel remorse for those mistakes or not is what really matters. You cannot really make a mistake if those actions were shown or acted on with purpose.
Context- Introduce the play and author. Gives some information about the different characters in the play and how they are all struggling to achieve their dreams.
A Raisin in the Sun is a play written by Lorraine Hansberry that tells the life story of the Younger family.
Thesis-Make a statement about how Walter is a flawed protagonist who ultimately does/does not redeem himself by choosing to move to Clybourne Park.
Body 1
Topic Sentence- State that Walter is flawed as a husband and father.
Brief Summary- In your own words, describe the mistakes he makes as a father and husband.
Evidence- Pick one quote to highlight these flaws. Make sure that you transition into it and then put an intext citation.
Analysis- Explain how this quote shows Walter’s flaws.
Reflect- write a transition sentence stating that he is flawed in other ways as well.
Body 2
Topic Sentence- State that Walter is flawed as a brother and son.
Brief Summary- In your own words, describe the mistakes he makes as a brother and son.
Evidence- Pick one quote to highlight these flaws. Make sure that you transition into it and then put an intext citation.
Analysis- Explain how this quote shows Walter’s flaws.
Reflect- write a transition sentence stating that he finally makes a selfless choice at the end of the play.
Body 3
Topic Sentence- State that Walter eventually makes a selfless choice which has a significant impact on his family.
Brief Summary- In your own words, describe the choice that Walter makes.
Evidence- Pick one quote to highlight the impact of his choice.
Analysis- Explain how Walter’s choice affects each member of the family.
Reflect- write a sentence about what the future might bring to the Youngers.
Conclusion
Reword Thesis
Summary- summarize the main points that were made about Walter and give your opinion about whether or not he redeemed himself (without saying I)
Concluding Statement- leave the read with something to think about…maybe something about the consequences of putting aside your dreams?
Works Cited
Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. City of Publication, Publisher, Publication Date. A Raisin in the Sun
Play by Lorraine Hansberry