AFRICAN AMERICAN VERNACULAR ENGLISH AND IDENTITY FORMATION IN LORRAINE HANSBERRY’S A RAISIN IN THE SUN
AFRICAN AMERICAN VERNACULAR ENGLISH AND IDENTITY FORMATION IN LORRAINE HANSBERRY’S A RAISIN IN THE SUN

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this paper is to present the intricate relationship between language, identity, and social dynamics, with a specific focus on African American Vernacular English (AAVE) as portrayed in Lorraine Hansberry’s play A Raisin in the Sun. The paper highlights how language serves as a powerful tool for characterizing individuals and reflects their aspirations, affiliations, and generational conflicts. The characters in the play are analyzed in terms of their language use, revealing distinct patterns. Ultimately, the paper discusses the significance of language in shaping identity and emphasizes how African American characters in the play navigate linguistic challenges while striving for social mobility and self-acceptance in a racially biased society.

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