A Raisin in the Sun takes place “Somewhere between World
War II and the present”. Lorraine Hansberry’s choice of the word “present” is
significant since it sends the message that her purpose for writing the novel
is not yet fully achieved and that racial equality is a prevailing fight. She leaves
her novel open ended in the belief that others will continue the fight against racial
discrimination. Her faith in the future and the hope she possesses reminds me
of my latest obsession with the TV show Super girl. For those who are unaware
of who Super girl is, she is Superman’s cousin who was sent to Earth to look
after him. However, she instead faces many
of her own villains and it is through her unyielding hope and determination
that she always manages to pull through as a true hero. This relates to Lorraine Hansberry’s faith she
has in others since Super Girl is also someone who sends others a call to
action to never lose hope in a better future. Although there may still be much
to do in the battle against inequality, for now I will leave you with some wise
words from the hero herself, “Now,
in each and every one of you, there is a light, a spirit that cannot be snuffed
out. That won't give up. I need your help again. I need you to hope. Hope...
that you will remember that you can all be heroes. Hope... that when faced with
an enemy determined to destroy your spirit, you will fight back and thrive.”
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