PONTIFICAL AND ROYAL

UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS

THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES
Senior High School

1st Term / SY 2022-2023

PERFORMANCE TASK GUIDELINES AND RUBRICS

2nd Quarter, SY 2022-2023

Title of Podcast:
- The World As We Know It
Chosen Drama:
- Raisin in The Sun
Chosen Dimension of Drama for Discussion:
- Political
- Economic
- Social

A. INTRODUCTION
- The host will introduce herself.
- The host will introduce the podcast and its parameters.
- The host will mention the drama, A raisin In The Sun, as the topic that she will be
talking about with the guests and why it is of her choosing.

B. BODY OF DISCUSSION
- Introduction of the drama by —-
- The drama will be introduced via it’s writer, director, characters, and the depth of
the characters.
- —- will talk about the economic perspective of the drama.
● MAIN POINT NO. 1 – Poverty is rampant in the black community due to
discriminatory injustices (connect to social perspectives)
● MAIN POINT NO. 2 - African Americans were denied the same
privileges as other citizens in the United States. They had to struggle for
what they want in order to succeed.
● MAIN POINT NO. 3 – Compare Filipino families to the Younger family.
- —-- will talk about the social perspective of the drama.
● MAIN POINT NO. 1 - The Youngers, who are African Americans, are
unwelcome in a predominantly white community.
● MAIN POINT NO. 2 - Ruth Younger and Lena Younger are
housekeepers. All of these positions require individuals to work for others,
and there are no chances for advancement.
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Senior High School

1st Term / SY 2022-2023

● MAIN POINT NO. 3 - Women are treated poorly in the play as well.
- —- will talk about the political perspective of the drama.
● MAIN POINT NO. 1 - Discuss the political depths of the social and
economical perspective.
● MAIN POINT NO. 2 – Discuss how politics affect families like the
Youngers.

C. ADVERTISEMENTS
D. CONCLUSION
E. ADVERTISEMENTS
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THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES
Senior High School

1st Term / SY 2022-2023

Introduction

1. What’s up, listeners! It’s _____ here on The World As We Know It, the podcast where
we talk about anything and everything political, economical, and social issues that affect
our world today.
2. On today’s segment, I will be talking about a drama that perfectly captures everything
this podcast stands for. This drama tackles our three main perspectives and it is entitled
“A Raisin in The Sun”. This drama debuted on Broadway in the year 1959, and was
written by Lorraine Hansberry- derived from “Harlem”, a poem written by Langston
Hughes.
3. This particular drama is about the experiences of a black family in south Chicago as they
try to improve their financial situation with an insurance settlement following the death
of the father, and deals with issues of community discrimination, racism, and integration.
4. I think this drama is the perfect tool to instill a foundation wherein I can talk about racism
and discrimination because there are a bunch of narratives and situations within the story
that display these injustices. "A Raisin in the Sun" addresses universal topics such as
family conflict in order to connect the audience with a common perspective on mankind.
Throughout the story, there is also a persistent conflict between living and simply
surviving in a world that has yet to develop its views on a certain group of people that
were once rid of their rights.

Body of the discussion

1. Like I mentioned, this drama does present three perspectives and I will get to thos later.
First I’d like to talk about the depth of this play and the meanings behind its title.
2. “A Raisin in The Sun” has not-so-subtle hints of the desire for the American dream- I
think we are all a little familiar with that phrase. A raisin signifies one's dreams, while the
sun symbolizes time; the more time spent in the sun, the longer the dream is postponed.
The concept implies that not everyone can achieve their interpretation of the American
Dream. Feminism is also a prominent subject expressed by the ladies of the Younger
family.
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THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES
Senior High School

1st Term / SY 2022-2023

Economic

1. Main Point #1: Poverty is rampant in the black community due to discriminatory
injustices
a) Poverty is inextricably linked to racism, and it leads to the retention of racist ideas
and actions, which in turn produce greater poverty. African-American people
were enslaved and forced to labor in extreme conditions as agriculture,
residential, and service industry workers for centuries. Only recently were their
rights brought up and respected- but not to the same extent as others. This is sad
as this affects their lives in various ways.
b) There are scenes in the drama that portray this undeniable poverty. For example,
Ruth and Travis are talking when Ruth says, "Well, I ain't had no fifty cents this
morning," to which Travis answers, "Teacher says we have to." Ruth then informs
him, "I don't care what the teacher says. "I don't have it.".

2. Main Point #2: African Americans were denied the same privileges as other citizens in
the United States. They had to struggle for what they wanted in order to succeed.

a) In the story, the Younger family had to go through a rigorous process just to
simply get something that they deserved in morals and in law. Walter Younger
aspires to succeed and despises his living conditions. He laments the fact that he
has nothing to give Travis, his son. "I've been married eleven years and I have a
son who sleeps in the living room - and all I have to give him is stories about how
affluent white people live," he adds.
b) The drama contrasts the African American dream with the American ideal in
order to highlight racial disparities. Walter has missed out on numerous chances
because he is African American, and he is forced to work as a chauffeur for a
wealthy family. Walter despises his job and asks to his mother, "Mama, a job? All
day, I open and close automobile doors. 'Yes, sir; no, sir; very nice, sir; will I take
the Drive, sir?' I remark as I drive a guy about in his limousine. That ain't no type
of employment, Mama... that ain't nothing at all."

3. Main Point #3: Comparing Filipino families to the Younger family.

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a) Much like the Younger family, a bunch of Filipino families also experience
instances of discrimination because of the social status, skin color, place of birth,
educational attainment (or lack thereof), and ethnic group.
b) This would then result to less opportunities for Filipinos with darker skin or those
who come from an unheard of ethnic group. A lot of Filipino workplaces do lack
diversity and there is said to be a lot of prejudices against small businesses ran by
these groups, putting an immense pressure on their market and trading- which are
a big part of their livelihood.

Social

1. Main Point #1: The Youngers, who are African Americans, are unwelcome in a predominantly
white community.
a) Up next would be how the Younger family is obviously not accepted within the
community that they live in- or the neighborhood they reside in.
b) The characters' roles in the play demonstrate race prejudice towards black people. Walter
Lee Younger, for example, is a white man's driver. It is a very tough profession. Ruth
Younger and Lena Younger are housekeepers. All of these positions require individuals
to work for others, and there are no chances for advancement. Another instance of racial
prejudice in the play occurs when Mrs. Johnson informs the family about the bombing of
a black family's home.

2. Main Point #2: Ruth Younger and Lena Younger are housekeepers. All of these positions
require individuals to work for others, and there are no chances for advancement.
a) Like I previously mentioned, most- if not all, members of the Younger family work for
people who are white. It is mentioned over and over again that they are undeniably tired
of the low-paying jobs that they believe “get them nowhere”.
b) It’s a stagnant cycle that tends to repeat for generations upon generations of black people.
You’d think that the progress made would actually have some sort of change at least, but
that is a rare sight as up until today there is still prevalent racism.

3. Main Point #3: Women are treated poorly in the play as well.
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a) The drama features three female protagonists, each of whom is fighting for their
independence in a unique way. All three of these ladies, Lena, Ruth, and Beneatha,
wished for more in their lives. They did not want the life that every female was expected
to have; instead, they desired to be unique. Beneatha has lofty hopes in life and is the
character that most expresses her feminism problems. She violates the ideal existence for
a woman and speaks up loud and clear. Throughout the play, Beneatha discovers herself
and her African American heritage.
b) There is even a scene wherein Walter implies that Beneatha is crazy for wanting to
become a doctor, saying that she would be better of becoming a nurse like “most women”
or getting married instead.
Political
1. Main Point #1: The political depths of the social and economical perspective.
a) Everything is political. The economic and social perspectives that we discussed all have a
political root. The societal concerns of racism shown in the play are quite genuine and
directly relate to current events. Racism is felt by everyone in the family in the play,
whether it is from inside the family or from outside sources. Walter is a character in the
play who is both racist and a victim of racism. In politics, there has been what we know
as a “hierarchy” in which there are ranks or people who are at the top of the pyramid and
the unfortunate people at the bottom.

2. Main Point 2: If the political scene was better, economic and social perspectives would be left
on a more positive note.
a) Injustices, by definition, are events that happen due to the lack of implementing proper
justice for everyone.

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Senior High School

1st Term / SY 2022-2023

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Takeaways/Conclusion

Overall, I completely see why this drama has won several awards. Not only for the amazing
acting, but also for its impeccable plot and relevance to real-world experiences. I love that
dramas and stories like this get the chance to open the eyes of people who watch it.

This has been ____ for The World As We Know It- the podcast where we talk about anything
and everything political, economical, and social issues that affect our world today. I’ll see you
guys on the next one!

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