A Raisin in the Sun: Act 2, Scene 1

Front

What is the mood felt between George and Walter?

Back

Tension

Front

If Joseph and George are symbols, which one symbolizes assimilation?

Back

George

Front

When George calls Walter Prometheus as he's leaving, what type of literary device is the author using?

Back

Allusion

Front

Who says the following quote? 'I went downtown to tend to some business that I had to tend to' (90).

Back

Mama

Front

Who says the following quote? 'I been out talking with people who understand me. People who care about the things I got on my mind' (87).

Back

Walter

Front

What does the character Walter represent in 'A Raisin in the Sun'?

Back

Walter represents the struggle for identity and the pursuit of dreams within the African American community.

Front

What is the significance of the title 'A Raisin in the Sun'?

Back

The title symbolizes deferred dreams and aspirations, referencing Langston Hughes' poem.

Front

How does Beneatha's character challenge traditional gender roles?

Back

Beneatha challenges traditional gender roles by aspiring to become a doctor and expressing her independence.

Front

What role does Mama play in the family dynamics?

Back

Mama serves as the moral center and caretaker of the family, representing strength and resilience.

Front

What is the theme of assimilation in 'A Raisin in the Sun'?

Back

The theme of assimilation explores the pressures to conform to mainstream society and the loss of cultural identity.