Dreams That Drive

Students examine the ambitions and motivations of major and minor characters in A Raisin in the Sun using a character analysis chart. Each section prompts students to list the character’s main goal and explain the motivation behind it, drawing on evidence from the play. This task encourages close reading and critical thinking, helping learners understand how personal dreams influence decision-making and family dynamics in literature.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Character Analysis and Motivation

English Language Arts – Textual Evidence and Support

English Language Arts – Understanding Themes in Literature

English Language Arts – Analytical Writing Skills

This worksheet is part of our A Raisin in the Sun collection.