Raisin in the sun Flashcards
Where does the money come from?
This money comes from the deceased Mr. Younger’s life insurance policy.
What’s the main plot point of the story? ,
Youngers are about to receive an insurance check for $10,000.
What does Mama want to do with the money?
Mama, wants to buy a house to fulfill a dream she shared with her husband.
What does Walter Lee want to do with the money?
invest in a liquor store with his friends. He believes that the investment will solve the family’s financial problems forever.
What does Walter’s wife, Ruth, want to do with the money?
Buy a house, and hopes that she and Walter can provide more space and opportunity for their son, Travis.
What does Finally, Beneatha, Walter’s sister and Mama’s daughter, wants to use the money for?
medical school tuition.
Why doesn’t Ruth want a baby?
Ruth discovers that she is pregnant but fears that if she has the child, she will put more financial pressure on her family members.When Walter says nothing to Ruth’s admission that she is considering abortion
Where is the house mama puts a down payment down for? Why is this a problem?
Clybourne park, totally white
What’s the response to them wanting to move into a white neighborhood?
r. Lindner, from the Clybourne Park Improvement Association, to offer the Youngers money in return for staying away. The Youngers refuse the deal,
How does Walter lose the money?
WM even after Walter loses the rest of the money ($6,500) to his friend Willy Harris, who persuades Walter to invest in the liquor store and then runs off with his cash.
What does Joseph Asagai want Beneatha to do?
Beneatha to get a medical degree and move to Africa with him (Beneatha does not make her choice before the end of the play).
How does the story end?
The Youngers eventually move out of the apartment, fulfilling the family’s long-held dream. Their future seems uncertain and slightly dangerous, but they are optimistic and determined to live a better life. They believe that they can succeed if they stick together as a family and resolve to defer their dreams no longer.
