Setting
The U.S. city and state where A Raisin in the Sun takes place.
What is Chicago, Illinois?
The business Walter Lee Younger dreams of opening.
What is the liquor store?
A character who is about thirty years old, has disappointment showing in her face, and is considered by many to look "settled."
Who is Ruth Younger.
A character who can be described as resigned to the way things are and frustrated with the unfulfilled and selfish dreams of others.
Who is Ruth Younger?
"Man say to his woman: I got me a dream. His woman say: Eat your eggs" (Act I, Scene I)
Who is Walter Lee Younger speaking to Ruth Younger?
The room where Travis is forced to sleep.
What is the living room?
The procedure Ruth Younger considers having done.
What is an abortion?
A character who has white hair and is considered full-bodied and strong.
Who is Mama (Lena) Younger?
A character who is desperate to move forward in life to fulfill a dream.
Who is Walter Lee Younger?
"I am not an assimilationist!" (Act I, Scene II).
Who is Beneatha Younger speaking to Joseph Asagai?
The room which provides "the sole natural light the family may enjoy in the course of a day..." (24).
What is the kitchen?
Mama tells Walter to put money into a savings account for Beneatha.
What is to go to medical school?
A twenty year-old character who has a lean and intellectual face and multiple interests.
Who is Beneatha Younger?
A character who is proud of her life and family, and who has a lot of faith.
Who is Mama (Lena) Younger?
"I am sure you people must be aware of some of the incidents which have happened in various parts of the city when colored people have moved into certain areas..." (116).
Who is Mr. Lindner speaking to Walter Lee Younger, Ruth Younger, and Beneatha Younger?
Asagi is from what country?
Nigeria
Wants to buy back the house.
Who is Mr. Lindner?
A character who wears a casual tweed sports jacket, soft slacks, and white buckskin shoes.
Who is George Murchison?
A character who could be described as having a manipulative personality.
Who is Mr. Lindner?
"Seem like God didn't see fit to give the black man nothing but dreams--but He did give us children to make them dreams seem worthwhile" (Act I, Scene I).
Who is Mama (Lena) Younger speaking to Ruth Younger?
The neighborhood where the Younger's new house is located.
What is Clybourne Park?
The job that Walter is frustrated with and goes missing from for days
What is a chauffeur?
A character described as financially stable and handsome.
Who is George Murchison?
A character described in the play as "a sophisticate".
Who is Joseph Asagai?
"So-I would rather be living in Buckingham Palace" (Act I, Scene I).
Who is Ruth Younger speaking to Walter Lee Younger?