2025 A Raisin in the Sun Act 2 Flashcard

Front

What is the significance of the setting (time and place) in A Raisin in the Sun?

Back

It highlights the economic challenges faced by the family.

Front

How does Mama's decision to buy a house affect the family dynamics (at the beginning of Act II)?

Back

It causes a rift between Mama and Walter.

Front

What does Bobo come to the house to tell Walter at the end of Act II?

Back

Willy has run off with all the $6500.

Front

How does Ruth change after Mama buys the house?

Back

She is overjoyed and begins to see her baby as a blessing.

Front

How does Beneatha's ambition to become a doctor challenge societal norms of the time?

Back

It defies expectations for women.

Front

What does the character of Walter represent in the play?

Back

Walter represents the struggle for identity and the pursuit of dreams.

Front

How does the theme of dreams manifest in A Raisin in the Sun?

Back

The characters' dreams reflect their desires for a better life and the obstacles they face.

Front

What role does Mama play in the family dynamics?

Back

Mama is the moral center and represents the family's values and traditions.

Front

How does Beneatha's character challenge traditional gender roles?

Back

Beneatha aspires to be a doctor, which was uncommon for women at the time.

Front

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

Back

It symbolizes hope and the potential for change in the family's life.