I don't care about Sidney Brustein and his window sign really at all, but A Raisin in the Sun is too impeccable to mark down. Iconic. Everything about it is stunning.

"A Raisin in the Sun" is a 5-star play.

This, however, concerns “The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window,” which is closer to a 3-star play, as it's vast and detailed and striving to be "so much," that it can't ever quite hit all the complexity it's trying for.

I wish I had read this book with an English teacher looking over my shoulder---but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I would like to see a stage production of this....maybe a future project for a ESL class.

Sigh....this could be adapted to modern day Bronx for a Dominican family....

These plays are both written by Lorraine Hansberry, a highly influential African-American playwright, known for exploring themes of race, identity, and social justice. "A Raisin in the Sun" is considered a classic in American literature, as it was one of the first plays produced on Broadway written by an African-American woman. It delves into the dreams, struggles, and aspirations of an African-American family living in Chicago's South Side during the 1950s. On the other hand, "The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window" focuses on a liberal white intellectual living in Greenwich Village during the 1960s, grappling with his own identity and societal issues.

The development of characters in both plays. In "A Raisin in the Sun," the characters are expertly crafted, each representing different perspectives and experiences within the Younger family. Lena (Mama) is the matriarch, whose strong beliefs and determination anchor the family. Walter Lee, her son, undergoes significant growth and transformation as he grapples with his dreams, identity, and responsibilities. Beneatha, Lena's daughter, explores her own identity and independence, representing the younger generation's aspirations for progress.

In "The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window," the character development centers around Sidney Brustein himself, a complex and introspective character. As the play progresses, Sidney grapples with his own ideals and beliefs, confronting his biases and questioning his role in society. The supporting characters, such as Iris, his wife, and Alton, his best friend, also add depth to the story, showcasing different ideological perspectives.

As for the plot development, "A Raisin in the Sun" follows the Younger family's journey as they anticipate and react to a potential life-changing insurance check. The play explores the tensions, conflicts, and sacrifices the family members make as they navigate their individual dreams and the realities of systemic racism. The plot builds on the characters' hopes, setbacks, and resolutions.

"The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window" focuses on Sidney's struggle to find his purpose and meaning in the changing world around him. The plot revolves around Sidney's involvement in local politics and his growing disillusionment with activism. It tackles themes of identity, societal pressures, and the clash between personal aspirations and collective responsibilities.

Finally, as to whether I recommend these plays or not, I would highly recommend both "A Raisin in the Sun" and "The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window" as they both offer thought-provoking themes, compelling character development, and rich storytelling that examine important social issues. They provide an opportunity for introspection and discussions about race, identity, and societal change.

I read this book in highschool and loved it. I never had much exposure to black people in school. (This was pre-bussing, and I lived in an mostly all white neighborhood and we were all spoiled brats.) Books like this brought the American black experience into white classrooms and opened our eyes to the black struggles we saw on the news. I thank teachers like Ms. Haines and Ms. McCracken who made us read stuff like this because it brought it home to us and helped me understand a little better on a personal level. It's sometimes easier to sympathize with a character in a book when you know their thoughts than with someone on TV.

This is a good book

This book was amazing! It didn't sugarcoat any of the problems that black people faced, and it made me relate to and sympathize with the characters in a way that I didn't think was possible.

This book is definitely an American Classic. It tells of a struggling African American family during a very diffcult time of the African-American race, civil rights for women, and most importantly dreams for all. Hansberry does an outstanding job capturing the lives of a typical black family in the late 50s- early 60s. Everything from dealing with financial security to the possiblity of trying to become more, is some of the same issues we are dealing with now as everyday people. A very great read. I would recommend for any serious reader.

Stone Michaels, Author of Defining Atlas

This is such a wonderful piece of art. A wonderfully compelling story, rich characters, and timeless themes make this one of the best plays of the 20th century. This should be on a mandatory read list for all American high schools.

Throughout the book it didn't have much suspense. Not just that but also a downer. It had some loving warm happy bits and pieces but wasn't too appealing to me. There is a long hard struggle with money and once things become better for them it's ruined. Sadly. The book was decent.

Lorraine Hansberry 确实是young and gifted而且还非常美丽。 29岁的成名作，堪比雷雨之于曹禺(当然当时曹禺更加年轻)。 Hansberry 34岁就不幸离世，去世之前完成的the Sign in Sidney Brustein's window 是她创作的第二部戏剧。最近该剧在纽约上演。Oscar Issac 和Rachel Brosnahan精彩的表演，让我泪流不止！

Everyone talks at each other in annoying exposition. It was frustrating because the dialogue is written for the audience and makes the characters feel like they don’t know each other, or suffer from constant amnesia outbreaks.