A Raisin in the Sun - Act 1

Front

What is Beneatha's dream?

Back

To become a doctor.

Front

Who is Travis?

Back

Walter and Ruth's son.

Front

What does Travis ask his mother for, which she says she does not have?

Back

50 cents.

Front

Why do Ruth and Mama approve of George Murchison?

Back

He is handsome and wealthy.

Front

Why does Mama slap Beneatha?

Back

Beneatha said she didn't believe in God.

Front

What does Mama value most for her family?

Back

Family unity and support.

Front

What is Walter's dream?

Back

To invest in a liquor store.

Front

How does Beneatha feel about her African heritage?

Back

She is exploring and embracing it.

Front

What does Ruth do for a living?

Back

She is a domestic worker.

Front

What is the significance of the $10,000 insurance check?

Back

It represents hope and the possibility of a better future.