A Raisin in the Sun Act I Questions
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A Raisin in the Sun Act I Questions
Why is Walter such an angry person? *Frustrated with being a chauffeur *Home life is not easy *Feels no one in the family supports or understands him
Why does Walter want Ruth to talk to Mama? *Hopes Ruth can convince Mama to use the insurance money to buy his liquor store
Why is Walter resentful toward Ruth? *Ruth does not give him enough support when it comes to his dreams
What is Walter’s dream? *Quitting his job and becoming a business success *Liquor store with Willy Harris and Bobo
What is Beneatha’s dream? *Becoming a doctor *Exceeding society’s expectations for women
Why does Walter pick on his sister? *Sibling rivalry *Walter resents Bennie for her dream *She will use some of the insurance money
What causes friction between Mama and Ruth? *Ruth is irritated when Mama tries to take over motherly roles with Travis
Why is Mama opposed to the liquor store? *Religious *Walter does not have business experience
What suggestion does Ruth make to Mama about the use of the money? How does Mama respond? *Take a vacation *She rejects it; thinks more about a house for the family
Who was Big Walter? What do we learn about him? *Mama’s husband *Hardworking and dedicated to his family
What causes the argument between Mama and Beneatha? *Beneatha says she is tired of hearing about God *In Mama’s house, there will ALWAYS be God
Why does Ruth consider an abortion? *Depressed *Realizes their financial state, cramped apartment, and the shaky state of her marriage
Who is Joseph Asagai? What are his attitudes towards Beneatha? How does she feel about him? Who is George Murchison? *College professor/tutor *From Nigeria *Loves Beneatha—cares enough to notice when she is unhappy *She likes Asagai, but not ready to commit *George is the wealthy man Beneatha is also dating *She does not dislike George, but she will never marry him
How does Walter describe his frustration to Mama? *Walter is so frustrated at feeling stuck and powerless *He feels doomed
How does Walter disappoint Mama? *Mama expects Walter to provide support and encouragement for Ruth *Instead he walks out probably to get drunk
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