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Terms in this set (10)
A conflict takes place in Act I when
Walter Lee struggles with other family members over money.
Walter would like to see his family's life change in many ways. What best describes his primary motivation throughout the play?
Financial success and independence
How does mama distribute the insurance money
she puts $3,500 down on a house, gives the rest to Walter to manage, and tells him $3,500 has to go towards Beneatha's schooling.
A Raisin in the Sun get its name from what?
a poem by Langston Hughes
What does the plant symbolize in "A Raisin in the Sun"?
Hope and the family's dreams
What does Karl Lindner represent in the play, and how does he contribute to the overall conflict?
A manifestation of systemic racism and oppression
When expressing his frustration about his situation in life, Walter Lee Younger blames
The discrimination and systemic barriers he faces.
How does the play A Raisin in the Sun mirror the social, educational, political, and economic climate of the 1950s?
Struggles against racial discrimination and economic challenges.
When Beneatha is ready to disown her brother for losing all of the family's money, Mama tells her....
"You have to understand the pressures Walter is facing; it's not an easy world out there."
How is the conclusion of "A Raisin in the Sun" best described?
The outcome is open-ended, leaving the audience to ponder the family's future.