Point of View

Does the author show bias? Explain

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What is Lorraine's point of view about racism?

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What point of view is the story told from?

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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

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!"

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

First person is told by a protagonist or a character

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6