Raisin in the Sun Flashcards
Why does Ruth scramble Walter’s eggs even though he says does not want them scrambled? What does this indicate about their relationship?
They don’t really listen to each other anymore. They don’t really pay attention to what the other has to say
Why does Ruth tell Travis to get his mind of the money that is coming the next day? What this indicate about Travis?
Ruth tells Travis to get his mind off of money because they don’t have a lot of it, and the money is Mamas. Also, it shows that Travis is young, and wants to be like his classmates
Why does Walter give his son moremoney then heneeds for school? How does this leave Walter in terms of Money? What does this indicated by him?
Walter gives Travis more money then he needs for school because he doesn’t want him to feel like they are poor. He also does it to spite Ruth. By doing this, he has no money to go to work. This shows that he doesn’t want his family to feel poor.
What rift is indicated between Ruth and Walter when he mentions graft>
Ruth and walter’s marriage is in SHAMBLES, when he mentions graft, an illegal way of using liquor, she gets even more angry becaause it is an illegal
What is the significance of Beneatha’s name?
It sounds like Beneath. This means that Beneatha is aspiring to be above everyone. She has big aspirations
