["The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window"] is a play about idealism, liberalism and not selling-out, and it is written in something of the declamatory manner of the thirties, although its theme is strictly about the sixties….
The strength of Miss Hansberry was in her remarkable ability to write strong theatrical scenes. There are three or four scenes here that in themselves represent some of the best Broadway writing of the last few years.
This is a free excerpt of 72 words. There are 205 words (approx.
1 page at 300 words per page) in the full critical essay.
Read the rest of this Criticism with our Hansberry, Lorraine 1930–1965: Critical Essay by Clive Barnes Access Pass.
