Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Comparing Women in Raisin In the Sun, House On Mango...

Roles of Women in A Raisin In the Sun, The House On Mango Street, and A Yellow Raft In Blue Water A Raisin In the Sun, The House On Mango Street, and A Yellow Raft In Blue Water all contain strong, defined images of women. These women control and are controlled. They are oppressed and liberated. Standing tall, they are confident and independent. Hunched low, they are vulnerable and insecure. They are grandmothers, aunts, mothers, wives, lovers, friends, sisters and children. Although they span a wide range of years and roles, a common thread is woven through all of their lives, a thread which confronts them day in and day out. This thread is the challenge they face as minority women in America to find liberation and freedom†¦show more content†¦Mama is stable and solid, unwavering with the winds of change and the force of opposition. She takes charge of the Younger family with the strength and determination of a woman who has the experience and wisdom of living. With this sensibility she will not be challenged in the authority she holds, which is evidenced by the way she speaks also to Walter. I dont low no yellin in this house, Walter Lee, and you know it (Hansberry 70). Her strength is also apparent as she refuses defeat even though they face opposition from Karl Lindner and the prospect of hostility and harassment in their new neighborhood. Mama stands firm in her decision to move into Clybourne Park. She is fully aware of the danger that will accompany their move, but says only, Father, give us strength (Hansberry 120). A similar woman in A Yellow Raft In Blue Water who shows strength and competence is Evelyn. Evelyn carries herself with a confidence that is evident upon first meeting her. She doesnt need to speak to Father Tom, only to stand up to him with a single glare. Evelyn beats him down with her gleaming look, reads him his rights, and gives him no more chances (Dorris 126). She gives Rayona the courage to ride for Foxy in the rodeo. Evelyn got me on that horse and kept putting me back (Dorris 120). Evelyn shares her strength with Rayona and begins Rayonas journey toward becoming a strong woman herself. Mama and Evelyn both use their strength to inspire others. As a

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