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What does Walter say is "life"?
Money
What does Beneatha say that infuriates her mother to the point where Mama slaps her?
"There is no God."
How does Mama feel at the end of the play (not happy)?
Proud
To where does the family move?
Clybourne Park
In Act 3 before the movers arrive, what does Joseph tell Beneatha he wants to do?
Marry her and take her away to Africa to be a doctor.
What does George say is wrong with Walter?
He says Walter is bitter.
What does Walter want Ruth to do for him in Act 1?
Talk Mama Lena into investing the money into Walter's plan.
What does Walter do In Act 1 for Travis that makes Ruth mad?
Give Travis money.
In Act 3, what does Walter do that makes his family feel ashamed.
He calls Lindner because Walter wants to accept the bribe money.
In Act 3, what does Mama decide to do now that the money is gone?
Fix up the old apartment and not move.
Where does Ruth go that has Mama Lena worried?
The abortion doctor.
He thinks she is too dominant; he wants a nice, simple, sophisticated girl; he doesn't truly appreciate her.
What reason does Mama give Walter for buying a house?
The family was falling apart.
Why does Walter ultimately decide to not accept Lindner's money in Act 3?
He wants to keep his sense of pride and dignity.
In Act 3,when the family objects to Walter calling Mr. Lindner back to take the bribe money, who does Walter imitate?
A black, male servant.
Describe Mama's relationship with her plant.
Mama's plant represents her hope and faith in her family. She tends to it even when it is looking terrible and takes it with her to the new house. She never gives up on the plant, and she never gives up on her family.
How specifically does Mama want her money spent (three ways)?
Down payment on house, a portion towards Beneatha's schooling, and the rest for Walter to save a tend to.
Name 3 activities Beneatha has attempted and abandoned.
Horseback riding, photography, acting
When does "Raisin in The Sun" take place AND what important event in history takes place during this time period?
1950's: Civil Rights Movement
Who is the author of "Raisin in The Sun"?
Lorraine Hansberry
What is assimilation according to Beneatha
Being forced to give up your own background and heritage and taking on the dominant and oppressive culture's ways.
Describe the living conditions of African Americans during the time period of "Raisin in The Sun."
Run-down housing projects, very little opportunity for jobs, crowded living quarters, etc.
Which character (not Karl) is the most assimilated? Explain.
George because he is wealthy, goes to college, speaks properly, and considers looking at one's background as a waste of time.
Name a theme can be found in Raisin in The Sun.
effects of poverty/racism; man's struggle to overcome adversity; the importance of family
She has lost faith in humanity.