Q. Why did Mama call Walter a disgrace to his father’s memory? He had turned his back on God and become an alcoholic.
Who does Mama scold for looking down on Walter?
Beneatha
“A Raisin in the Sun”
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why does Beneatha no longer want to become a doctor? | No hope |
| What happened when Beneatha was growing up to make her want to be a doctor? | Sled accident |
| What did Mama scold Beneatha for in ACT 3 when Walter lost the money? | Not loving / supporting him |
How did Mama react when she found out what Walter did with the money?
Mama feels guilty for his unhappiness and tells him that she has never done anything to hurt her children. She gives him the remaining $6,500 of the insurance money, telling him to deposit $3,000 for Beneatha’s education and to keep the last $3,500.
Why was Mama getting a check for $10 000?
When the play opens, the Youngers are about to receive an insurance check for $10,000. This money comes from the deceased Mr. Younger’s life insurance policy. Each of the adult members of the family has an idea as to what he or she would like to do with this money.
Where did Ruth actually go instead of the doctor’s office?
6. Where did Ruth actually go instead of the doctor’s office? She went to see a woman about having an abortion. 7.
What fault does Mama find in herself?
Answers 1. Mama comes to the conclusion that she dreamed too big, that her ideas and desires were unattainable.
What does Mama’s plant symbolize?
Mama’s Plant
Her care for her plant is similar to her care for her children, unconditional and unending despite a less-than-perfect environment for growth. The plant also symbolizes her dream to own a house and, more specifically, to have a garden and a yard.
How does Mama react to Walters explanation of where hes been?
How does Mama react to Walter’s explanation of where he’s been? What does she give Walter, and how does Walter react to being entrusted with it? She says that he should think of his family and not be riding around aimlessly. SHe gives him the remainder of the money, and he is shocked.
At what point does Mama say that Walter has finally achieved his manhood?
Raisin 2
| A | B |
|---|---|
| At what point does Mama say that Walter has finally achieved his “manhood | When he tells Mr. Lindner that they will move to Clybourne Park no matter what |
| What happens to the money that Walter invests in the liquor store | Willy Harris runs off with it |
Why did Mama give Walter the money?
She believed the realization of her dream could eventually open the door for other family member’s dreams. When she realizes she was doing to Walter what the rest of the world was doing, not giving him a chance to be a man, she corrected her actions by giving Walter part of the money to open a personal bank account.
How did Raisin in the Sun end?
A Raisin in the Sun ends with the Younger family leaving their longtime apartment in Chicago’s South Side neighborhood in order to move into a house they’ve purchased in the otherwise all-white neighborhood of Clybourne Park.
Why does Ruth want an abortion?
She contemplates an abortion, for example, not because she wants to, but because she is worried about the additional burden she would bring to the family that she already has. Still, Ruth is not an “emotional weakling.” She never raises her voice (as Walter does quite often), but she exhibits a remarkable strength.
What does the insurance check symbolize in a raisin in the sun?
The life insurance check that Mama receives after the death of her husband represents hope, as each member of the family sees it as a once-in-a-lifetime chance to make their dreams come true. However, the money doesn’t solve as many problems as they imagined.
Why was Ruth upset when Walter gave Travis the money *?
Why was Ruth upset when Walter gave Travis the money? They didn’t have money to spare. Also, Walter didn’t back her up; he undermined her authority as a parent.
What is Joseph’s nickname for Beneatha?
Alaiyo
When Asagai says goodbye, he calls Beneatha by a nickname, “Alaiyo.” He explains that it is a word from his African tribal language, roughly translated to mean “One for Whom Bread—Food—Is Not Enough.” He leaves, having charmed both women.
Why was Ruth upset when Walter gave Travis the money?
She is upset because Walter gave Travis another fifty cents, money she believes they can’t afford to give to him. Walter’s action reveals he is more worried that Travis will think they don’t have money than their actual lack of funds.
Who does mama blame for the current situation?
71. Who does Mama blame for the current situation, and how does she plan to deal with it? She blames herself for “aiming too high” and she plans to fix up the apartment.
At what point does Walter make his family proud?
Walter proudly turns down Mr. Lindner’s offer to not move into the house, and by this act, Walter has given the family their dream. It is clear that he has won the respect of the family when Benetha responds to one of Mr. Lindner’s questions “That’s what the man said.” (p.
What decision has mama made about the house why?
As she explains to Walter and Ruth: “Them houses they put up for colored in them areas way out all seem to cost twice as much as other houses.” For these reasons, Mama decides to purchase a home in the all-white neighborhood of Clybourne Park.
What is the irony in A Raisin in the Sun?
Everything Walter says when Bobo first makes his entrance is an example of dramatic irony. While Walter is asking Bobo to “tell him how things went in Springfield,” the audience immediately guesses the outcome. Even the other characters on stage become aware of the impending doom long before Walter does.
What does Beneatha name symbolize?
Much like the character of the play, the name Beneatha means Beauty, excitement and wonderment, curious and knowledge-seeking, joyful, playful, artistically inclined to make an impact on the world as we know it.