A Raisin in the Sun

FINAL

Who's Poem inspired the Title

Langston Hughs

What year was the play written/performed

1959

What was speacial about the play on broadway?

First play o broadway written by a black woman

What Poem is the title taken from

HARLEM

Social Movement play connects to

Civil Rights

Youngers living situation

cramped, run-down apartment on Chicago’s South Side

What job does Beneatha want? How does Walter feel about this?

What is she wants to be a doctor; Walter is dismissive and feels it’s unrealistic.

What does Mama’s potted plant symbolize?

What is her care for her family / dream of having a garden / hope for the future

How do we know Ruth is considering an abortion?

What is she puts a down payment at the abortion clinic.

What does Walter say is the problem with Black women?

What is he says they don’t support their men’s dreams.

Why does Ruth talk to Mama about the insurance money?

What is she is worried about her failing marriage / wants to support Walter even though she doesn't trust his choices / worried about the future of the family

Walter wants to go into business with two men - name them

Who is Bobo and Willy Harris

The neighborhood that Mama buys their new house in

Clybourne Park

In order to salvage the money, Walter decides to call who and why?

Mr. Lindner ; to get him to write a check for the Younger family not to move into the new neighborhood

Beneatha decides not to date this man; why?

George Murchinson; He wants Beneatha to be a simple minded woman who is just happy to be his wife (not a person with thoughts and dreams)

Walter's Job

Chauffeur

George believes that education is only good for what?

What is to get a degree, to get a job, to make money

What gifts does Mama receive?

gardening tools and a hat

What does Asagai ask Beneatha to do?

come with him to Nigeria and become a doctor there to help people in his village

Who comes to the Youngers with the newspaper?

Mrs. Johnson

Who says: “HALLELUJAH! AND GOODBYE MISERY…” and what does it mean?

Ruth; it shows her joy about moving and leaving behind poverty.

“Then isn’t there something wrong… where all dreams depend on the death of a man?” — who says this and what does it reflect?

Assegai; it critiques dreams that are hinged on death and money

In the second meeting with Mr. Lindner, what does Walter plan to do and why does he change his mind? 

He plans to accept the money, but changes his mind to uphold the family's pride

“Now when you say your prayers tonight, you thank God and your grandfather…” — what is Mama emphasizing?

The family's legacy and pride in overcoming hardship / Big Walter's sacrifice for his children

Who says: “And I’m waiting to hear you talk like him…” and why is it important?

Mama; she urges Walter to act with dignity like his father by telling Ruth to keep her baby

“Then isn’t there something wrong in a house—in a world—where all dreams, good or bad, must depend on the death of a man?”

Beneatha. She's upset that the family’s dreams rely on their father's death money.

How does Mama react to Beneatha’s news?

Mama is angry and disappointed. because she questions religion and wants to be a doctor, which Mama doesn’t fully agree with.

How does Ruth feel about her husband at the end of the play?

She is proud of him.

How does Walter let the family down?

He loses the money to a scam.

What does Mr. Lindner imply when he speaks to the family?

He implies they shouldn’t move into the white neighborhood.

Mr. Lindner visits the Youngers’ house to ….

Offer money to keep them from moving in.

What is one positive trait George Murhcison has?

He’s wealthy.

Why does Mama choose Clybourne park as the location for the family?

It’s affordable and has space.

How does the family react to the news that they’re moving to Clybourne park?

They’re nervous but hopeful.

What is Mama’s reaction to the pregnancy news?

She is worried but supportive.

What is Beneatha’s reaction to the pregnancy news?

She is upset and conflicted.

What is Walter’s reaction to the pregnancy news?

He is angry and frustrated.

Who scams Walter?

Willy Harris