Through Younger Eyes

This perspective-based analysis worksheet is designed for students in Grades 8 and 9 to deepen literary interpretation, empathy, and critical thinking through Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun. Learners reconsider key moments in the play by imagining how the story’s tone, focus, and themes would shift if told from the point of view of a different character. By examining perspective, students gain insight into how voice and viewpoint shape meaning.

Learning Goals

• Point of View & Perspective Analysis (Grades 8-9)
  Students analyze how narration and perspective influence interpretation of events.
• Character Voice & Empathy
  Learners explore how personal experiences and values shape a character’s outlook.
• Comparative Reasoning
  Activities require students to compare the original presentation of events with an imagined retelling.
• Evidence-Based Written Response
  Students support their ideas with details from the play.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to align with middle school and early high school ELA standards.
• Promotes Deep Literary Insight
  Encourages students to move beyond plot into interpretation and meaning-making.
• Supports Social-Emotional Learning
  Perspective-taking builds empathy and understanding of diverse experiences.
• Discussion & Writing Ready
  Responses work well for class discussion, reflective writing, or analytical paragraphs.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Ideal for literature units, enrichment activities, or assessment.
• Printable & No-Prep
  Easy to implement in classroom or homeschool settings.

This Through Younger Eyes worksheet helps students understand how A Raisin in the Sun can be interpreted differently depending on who is telling the story. By exploring shifts in tone, theme, and focus through alternative perspectives, learners strengthen analytical skills, empathy, and appreciation for how narrative viewpoint shapes meaning in literature.

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