The Younger Family
Which member of the Younger family is pregnant?
Ruther
What does Walter want to do with the insurance money?
Invest in a liquor store with his friends.
Where does the Younger family live?
In a small apartment.
What is Walter and Ruth's relationship like at the beginning of the play?
Strained and tense due to financial struggles and unfulfilled dreams.
Who wrote "A Raisin in the Sun?"
Lorraine Hansberry.
What does Mama buy with the insurance money. and how does the family react?
Mama buys a house in Clybourne Park. Ruth is happy, but Walter is devastated because he feels his dreams are being ignored.
How does the play explore the theme of identity?
The play explores how the characters grapple with their identities as African Americans in a predominantly white society.
How does the setting influence the characters' lives and decisions?
The limited opportunities and racial discrimination in the South Side shape their aspirations and struggles.
How does Mama's relationship with her children evolve throughout the play?
Mama's relationship with her children evolves from a matriarchal figure to one who recognizes their individual needs and aspirations.
What was Lorraine Hansberry's background?
She was an African American playwright and activist.
What are Walter Younger's dreams?
He wants to invest in a liquor store.
What does Beneatha want to do with her life?
She wants to become a doctor.
What are the living conditions like in the Younger's apartment?
Overcrowded, run-down, and lacking space.
Asagai respresnts a connection to her African heritage and intellectual stimulation, while George respresnts assimilation and material wealth.
What themes did Lorraine Hansberry explore in her writings?
Themes of racial discrimination, identity, and the pursuit of the American Dream.