Setting
The U.S. city and state where A Raisin in the Sun takes place.
Chicago, Illinois?
The business Walter Lee dreams of opening.
liquor store?
A character who is about thirty years old and is considered "settled."
Ruth Younger.
A character who can be described as resigned to the way things are
Ruth Younger?
"Man say to his woman: I got me a dream. His woman say: Eat your eggs"
Walter Lee Younger speaking to Ruth Younger?
The room where Travis is forced to sleep.
living room?
The procedure Ruth Younger considers having done.
an abortion?
A character who has white hair and is considered full-bodied and strong.
Mama (Lena) Younger?
A character who is desperate to move forward in life to fulfill a dream.
Walter Lee Younger?
"I am not an assimilationist!"
Beneatha Younger speaking to Joseph Asagai?
The room which provides "the sole natural light the family may enjoy in the course of a day"
the kitchen?
The amount of money Mama tells Walter to put into a savings account for Beneatha's medical schooling.
$3,000 dollars?
A character who is proud of her life and family
Mama (Lena) Younger?
"I am sure you people must be aware of some of the incidents which have happened in various part of the city when colored people have moved into certain areas..."
Mr. Lindner speaking to Walter Lee Younger, Ruth Younger, and Beneatha Younger?
The major world event that has just ended at the start of the play.
World War II?
The neighborhood GROUP Mr. Lindner is from.
Clybourne Park Improvement Association?
A character who could be described as having a manipulative personality.
Mr. Lindner?
"Seem like God didn't see fit to give the black man nothing but dreams--but He did give is children to male them dreams seem worthwhile"
Mama (Lena) Younger speaking to Ruth Younger?
The area of Chicago where apartment is located.
Chicago's Southside?
The name of the jazz bar Walter goes to after he has skipped work and driven around Chicago for two days.
The Green Hat?
A character described as sturdy and handsome.
Travis Younger?
A character described in the play as "a sophisticate"
Joseph Asagai?
"So-I would rather be living in Buckingham Palace"
Ruth Younger speaking to Walter Lee Younger?