Raisin in The Sun

Manifestations

Visible signs or actions that show something clearly.

Myriad

A very large number or variety of something.

Erratic

Unpredictable or inconsistent in behavior, movement, or direction.

Indictment

A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.

Indifference

Lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.

Vindicated

Cleared of blame or suspicion; justified.

Defiance

Open resistance or bold disobedience.

Defiantly

In a manner that shows resistance or bold disobedience.

Graft

The act of obtaining money or benefits through dishonest or illegal means.

Vengeance

Punishment or revenge inflicted in return for a wrong or injury.

Unobtrusively

In a way that does not attract attention or disturb.

Self-righteously

In a way that shows a belief that one is morally superior to others.

Tentatively

In a hesitant or uncertain manner.

Futile

Pointless or useless, incapable of producing any result.

Raucous

Loud, harsh, and unpleasant noise or behavior.

Raucously

In a loud, noisy, and disorderly way.

Shallow

Lacking depth, either literally or in terms of thought or feeling.

Neurotic

Relating to or affected by anxiety, irrational fears, or obsessive thoughts.

Tyrant

A ruler who exercises absolute power in a cruel or oppressive way.

Tyranny

Cruel or oppressive government or rule.

Bastion

A stronghold or a place of defense or support.

Heathenism

The belief system or practices of people who do not follow a major religion, often used in a derogatory sense.

Forlornly

In a way that shows sadness, loneliness, or abandonment.

Dejection

A state of being sad, depressed, or downhearted.

Profoundly

To a very great depth or degree, deeply.

Assimilation(ism)

The process of adapting or adjusting to the culture of a group or nation, often used in the context of immigrants blending into a new society.

Assimilationist

A person who advocates for or believes in the process of assimilation.

Incredulity

The inability or unwillingness to believe something.

Acutely

In a way that is sharp or intense, often referring to awareness or perception.

Evading

Escaping or avoiding something, especially by cleverness or trickery.

Insinuatingly

In a way that suggests or hints at something unpleasant or undesirable without directly stating it.

Coquettishly

In a flirtatious or playful manner, often with the intention of attracting attention or admiration.

Promenades

A leisurely walk, typically in a public place.

Arrogant

Having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities; overly self-confident.

Enraptured

Filled with intense joy, pleasure, or delight.

Dumbfounded

Extremely surprised or astonished, often to the point of being unable to respond.

Fraternal

Relating to brothers or brotherhood; often used to describe the bond between men or organizations formed for mutual support.

Eccentric

Unconventional, odd, or unusual in behavior or appearance.

Prometheus

In Greek mythology, the Titan who stole fire from the gods and gave it to humanity, symbolizing defiance and enlightenment.

Resignation

Acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable; the act of resigning or stepping down from a position.

Menacingly

In a threatening or ominous manner, indicating a potential danger.

Imploring

Begging or pleading earnestly, typically with great emotion.

Exuberant

Full of energy, excitement, and enthusiasm; joyfully unrestrained.

Endurance

The ability to withstand hardship, stress, or fatigue over a prolonged period of time.

Emphatic

Showing or giving emphasis; forceful and clear in expression.

Catastrophe

A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune, often causing significant damage or loss.

Melodrama

A dramatic work characterized by exaggerated emotions, sensational events, and stereotyped characters, typically designed to appeal to the audience's emotions.

Undaunted

Not discouraged or intimidated by difficulty, danger, or disappointment; resolute.

Indignantly

In a manner that shows anger or displeasure, often in response to something perceived as unfair or offensive.

Pantomimes

Theatrical performances using gestures, facial expressions, and body movements instead of words; to express something through exaggerated movements.

Maliciously

In a way that shows a desire to cause harm, distress, or suffering to someone or something.

Oblivious

Unaware or unconscious of what is happening around oneself; not paying attention.

Gall

Boldness or audacity, often in a way that is considered rude or disrespectful; a bitter fluid secreted by the liver, or a growth on a plant caused by an insect.

Saucily

In a cheeky, playful, or impudent manner, often with a bit of boldness or disrespect.

Facetiousness

The quality of being playful or humorous in a manner that is not meant to be taken seriously, often inappropriately.

Ludicrous

Ridiculous or absurd to the point of being laughable.

Deference

Respectful submission or yielding to the judgment, opinion, or wishes of another person.

Prosperous

Having success, wealth, or good fortune.

Halted

Stopped or brought to a standstill; ceased movement or action.

Ominous

Suggesting that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening.

Idealist

A person who believes in or pursues high or noble goals, often with the hope of making the world better, sometimes unrealistically.

Realist

A person who accepts and deals with situations as they really are, not as they wish them to be.

Retrogression

The process of moving backward to a worse or less developed state.

Martyr

Someone who suffers or dies for a cause, especially for their beliefs.

Flippancy

A lack of seriousness; treating serious things in a joking or disrespectful way.

Bourgeois

Related to the middle class, often with a focus on material possessions and respectability.

Eccentricity

Strange or unusual behavior or habits.

"Ofay kids"

A slang term (sometimes offensive) for white children.

Nobility

The quality of being noble in character, such as having honor, courage, or generosity.