Point of View

Does the author show bias? Explain

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OFF

Answer explanation

So far the author has not shown a personal bias towards any one race or gender. She portrays each character with their own ideals and feelings.

What is Lorraine's point of view about racism?

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OFF

Answer explanation

Lorraine is against racist acts. She portrays the negative effects that racism has had on the Youngers and how it has impacted their lives and their mindsets.

What point of view is the story told from?

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OFF

Answer explanation

The story is told from the third-person omniscient point of view. Because the play is not restricted to a single character's perspective, but rather encompasses the entire Younger family, the audience has equal access to all the characters.

Identify positive or negative statements the author makes about how the characters feel about women's rights.

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OFF

Answer explanation

1. Walter states "go be a burse like other women -or just get married or be quiet..."

2. Beneatha states "...but first I am going to be a doctor, and George for one, still thinks that's pretty funny. I can't be bothered with that. I'm going to be a doctor and everybody around here better understand that!"

First person is told by a protagonist or a character

• True

• False