Post your Character Item Poem for ANY character in "A Raisin in the Sun." First, select an item that connects to your character (ex: Mama=plant, Walter=money)
THE FORMULA
LINE 1 - STATE THE ITEM’S NAME
LINE 2 - GIVE A LITERAL DESCRIPTION OF IT
LINE 3 - GIVE A FIGURATIVE DESCRIPTION OF IT
LINE 4 - GIVE ONE ADJECTIVE FOR IT
LINE 5 - GIVE ANOTHER ADJECTIVE FOR IT
LINE 6 - STATE WHAT THE THING DOES FOR THE PERSON
LINE 7 - GIVE A FINAL DESCRIPTION (ADJECTIVE THEN NOUN)
Abdullah Ahmad Period 3
ReplyDeleteBook
A published work of literature, science, or reference, or a work intended for publication
Holder of education and knowledge
Smart
Intelligent
It gives knowledge towards a person
An item that gives knowledge within pages.
Kiana Comizio Period 7
ReplyDeleteWalter's money
Money
Walter's dream of being affluent
A symbol of finally being successful in life
Wealth
Fortune
Gives people greed
Making Walter crazy
Emily Coash Period 7
ReplyDeleteA baby
A new addition to the family, little and a lot of work
Newest "it child"
Small
Young
Brings the family together
A person you could watch grow up
Michelle Aguirre (per.3)
ReplyDeleteFIFTY CENTS
Travis’ fifty cents
An amount of money he needed for school
What his family can’t afford
Small
Insignificant
Makes Travis happy and satisfied
Unfortunate poverty
Nicolette Forgione Period 3 -
ReplyDeleteLiquor
Strong, addicting
One way to forget
about all the bad things
going on in your life.
Flavorful,
Powerful,
Helps Walter forget
the pain he feels,
A magical liquid
Sydney Mueller (Period 3)-
ReplyDeleteHouse
A place to raise a family
Where memories are passed down through generations
Cozy
Traditional
It gives a place to learn right from wrong
The perfect home
Jackie Dalfonso period 6-
ReplyDeleteBABY
unborn,possible hope and happiness.
Joyful,blessing.
Little(tiny)
Young(new)
could bring peace to the home of the Younger's.
the best gift you could give, or have.
Chris G Period 7-
ReplyDeleteDREAMS
Walter's dreams
A state of subconciousness.
Walter's passions and wants in life.
Wonderful.
Overpowering.
Gets Walter's hopes up.
Crushed for Walter.
period7- jake trotta
ReplyDeletedreams
walters dreams
they were crushed
they were broken
successful
wonderful
walter is crushed
Alissa Hochman period 7 said:
ReplyDeleteFLOWER
Goals
Mama’s dreams are to let Travis and the rest of the family have a better life. Specifically to live with a house, money jobs and no segregation.
Strong & courageous
Sensitive
Makes everyone love her and be caring around her.
Hard working to keep family together and religious/ godly
Period 6 Steven Krgin
ReplyDeleteMoney.
Something they are not making enough of.
Dreams can not be reached because they can
not afford much.
Poor.
Unfortunate.
Money gives them opportunity.
Dreams can not be reached.
Nick Nelson period 6
ReplyDeleteMama
House
Place to live
Room for everyone
Safe
Warm
Provides a shelter
Place of peace
Brandon A. Per.3
ReplyDeleteMONEY
Walter dreams of having it
Lets you have good things and be succesful
Rich
Successful
Money allows room for another baby..
Money is making walter turn into a drunken mess.
Oriana Flecha
ReplyDeletecell phone
a way of communication no matter the distance
annoying and cost money
talk to
contacting people
Shannon Zuccarelli - Period 6
ReplyDeleteRuth
Baby
A newborn person
New life in the world
Young
Tiny
Gets to be loved and cared for
Ruth and Walter's new, future child
Shyla Solangi per.7
ReplyDeletemoney
cash
something your earn
Greed
power
makes them do bad things for it
worthless
Katie Stevens. Period 4
ReplyDeletemoney
dreams of having it
opportunity
desirability
elusive
anything possible
worth and trust
Ariel C Period 6 - Beneatha
ReplyDeleteWorms
Animal that slithers through things
Digs deeper into things
Curious
Smart
Searching for new ideas
Wordy worms
jacob mckinsy period 6
ReplyDeleteWalter money
The money Walter got from mama
The hope mama gave to Walter to become a man
Riches
Funds
Gives him a chance to be a man and do something he can be proud of
Cash puppy
Richard Hoffberg Period 3
ReplyDeleteBeneatha's Guitar
A guitar that Beneatha is learing to play
Beneatha is always trying something new
Loud
Enjoyable
Entertainment
Makes sound that is beautiful
Nicole D'Annibale (period 4)
ReplyDeleteWALTER LEE'S MONEY
Walter's money
What can provide many things
The key to life
Complicated
Obsessed
Can help Walter be successful and rich
Greedy wealth
James D. Period 6
ReplyDeleteWalter
Money
Something a person needs to survive
Something Walter wants and needs
Future
Wealth
He can invest it into his liquor store to make more money
Can't become the man of the house
Olivia Barbulescu Period 7- Beneatha
ReplyDeleteHeritage,
Where you come from,
Who you are,
Important,
Complicated,
Gives you a sense of placement,
Distant culture.
Gabriella B (period 3)- Ruth
ReplyDeleteFamily
social unit of parents and children living together
people who will always be there
loving
understanding
guides you through life
best people
Daniella Lagani Period 7
ReplyDeleteMama
Plant
Something needs to be cared for. Ex- Tree, flower
A symbol for life
Green
Living
It gives Mama a purpose in life
Green, Living object
Daniel Quinn Period 4
ReplyDeleteMoney
A green piece of paper
The thing you can't live without
important
vaulable
Buys you things
green paper
SAMANTHA O'ROURKE PERIOD 6
ReplyDeleteWALTER'S ADDICTION
DRINKING ACOHAL
A DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE
FILLS THE EMPTYNESS
TERRIBLE HABBIT
DANGEROUS
SUBSTANCE
Scott Bartman, period 4 (three now...)-
ReplyDeleteWalters Check
A piece of valuable cotton with ink symbols on it
light gold
Valuable
sucsessful
It is his life
makes him content
Nick Falciglia Period 3 -
ReplyDeleteHeritage
You're cultural background
Who you really are
Interesting
Valuable
Gives you a place in life
Traditional Culture
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ReplyDeleteMike S. - Pd. 33
ReplyDeleteWalter's Liquor Store
Liquor business
Investment to make money
Risky
Rich
Makes Walter be somebody
Walter's hope
Melanie Straface period 6-
ReplyDeleteMoney
A green piece of paper that you can buy things with
Being Successful in life
Desirable
Addictive
Gives more opportunities
Money is powerful
Roma S.(pd.4)....
ReplyDeleteCULTURE
Culture
A specific tradition or way of life
Representation of who you are
Diverse
Individuality
It sets up what you become and how you live your life
Embracive heritage
Kevin Alvora period 6-
ReplyDeletemoney
a green piece of paper that you can use to buy things and do things
wealth
rich
fortune
some people want it really bad
it is driving walter crazy because he doesn't have it
Mike Gaudreau period 3
ReplyDeleteWalter's Liquor Store
A store that sells alcohol
Opportunity and hope
Greedy
Dicey
Gives Walter hope
Selfish greed
Jennifer Moran Period 6
ReplyDeleteWalter
Money
Can help provide getting things for him and his family
Money helps the family by supporting the baby that’s coming
Unfortunate
Poor
Successful in life
Powerful
Useful for upcoming things
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ReplyDeleteHarrison Steins, Period 7- Walter
ReplyDeletePride
A high or inordinate opinion of one's own dignity,
A way to know that you are leading your family correctly,
Self-respect,
Self-worth,
Lets Walter know he is taking care of his family as the man of the house,
A feeling of knowing that you can do, and support what is needed
Brian Ganis, period 3-
ReplyDeleteLiquor store
Store that sells alcohol
Future and success
under age
Wealth
A liquor store will allow Walter to strive and for once in his life provide for the people he loves
It is a store that sells aloholic beverages, and provides Walter hope. The store holds a strong amount of sentimental value tom Walter.
Risky
Money
Conor McGillicuddy - Period 3 -
ReplyDeleteBeneatha's textbooks,
Her education is her dream,
A way she can make a difference,
Intelligence,
Academic,
Allows Beneatha to live her dreams,
Glorious knowledge.
max Uretta period 7-
ReplyDeletemoney
buys stuff
a symbol for success
rich
wealth
makes people happy
makes people fight and greedy
which causes problem and mayhem
Dominique Loguidice (Period 4)
ReplyDeleteMoney
Green paper
Symbol for wealth and success
Greed
Successful
Allows you to be able to live and survive in the world
Rich people
Emma LaBarbera- Period 7
ReplyDeleteWalter:
Money
Gives necessities and luxuries
How much money determines what he's worth
Successful
Life
Gives validation for a successful life
Greed changes people
marie powell
ReplyDeletewalter
money
green bills
rich
moneys will never buy someone
succesful
give poeple happness, food, shelter
helps people live
money is an item but money wil never buy you happyness.
Tristan Votta Period 6-
ReplyDeleteBeneatha:
Education
Acquiring knowledge
The ability accomplish innovate
Learning
Teaching
Brings opportunity and choices
Gaining facts and information
Walters’s money
ReplyDeleteA currency used to buy needs and wants
A symbol for being successful in the economy
Rich
Poor
It can help people achieve their dreams, provides necessities and wants
It can make people desperate if they don’t have it to achieve their dreams
Carlye Uretta Period 4
ReplyDeleteWalter Lee's money
Provider of a variety of things
Pursuit of happiness
Frustrating
Complicated
Wealth, better living space, food, clothes, support
Cant always get what you want.
Federica Balboni Period 4
ReplyDeleteWalter Lee-
Money
Supports his family
Explore the other side of life
Greedy
Selfish
Provides shelter and a happy family
Money can't buy you love and happiness because its over priced
Matthew Miles period7
ReplyDeleteWalter Lee-
Money
Supporter/provider
being successful
Poor
Selfiish/greedy
Money can't buy happiness
Provides everything for family
nick campo period 7
ReplyDeletewalter lee
money
dreams
live a rich life
complicated life
cold
money is not everything
be the boss of the family
Kyle Lometti Period 3
ReplyDeleteWalter
Money
opportunity
can provide anything
greed
desire
Provides for himself and family
Green paper
Erica Guaglianone (period 3)
ReplyDeleteBaby
A newborn child
A new addition to the family
Needy
Tiny
Brings the family together
A small person to take care of
Marianna
ReplyDeletePeriod 3
Ruth
A hard working mother
A fighter
Strong
Patient
Fights to keep the family together
Doesn't give up, very caring
Rebecca O- Period 4:
ReplyDeleteInsurance Money
$10,000 to fill the Younger's dreams.
Everyones hopes
Helpful
Important
Gives new shelter to a family who deserves it.
delightful, allows expansion.
Jillian Roos, Period 4.
ReplyDeleteMama’s Plant
Grows in Light
Grows Family’s Health
Struggling
Living
Represents Mama’s life and Family
Mama’s Plant grows through the small light of the window slowly getting by. Just like how her family survives, through a small light of hope.
poopy
ReplyDelete