A Raisin in the Sun

What does Walter Lee Younger's dream represent in Act 1 of "A Raisin in the Sun"?

• The pursuit of wealth and success

• The desire for racial equality

• The search for personal identity

• The longing for social justice

Match the following persons with their dreams

• Beneatha

• Family and stability

• Ruth

• The freedom to create him/herself

• Walter

• He or she has given up.

• Mama

• The pursuit of wealth and success

Which character in Act 1 of "A Raisin in the Sun" challenges traditional gender roles and societal expectations?

• Lena Younger

• Ruth Younger

• Beneatha Younger

• Travis Younger

In Act 1, what does Mama's plant symbolize?

• Hope and growth

• The importance of family

• Racial pride and empowerment

• The fragility of dreams

How does Lorraine Hansberry use symbolism in Act 1 of "A Raisin in the Sun" to explore the concept of the American Dream?

• Through Mama's desire to own a house

• Through Walter Lee's quest for financial success

• Through Beneatha's search for personal identity

• Through the recurring theme of deferred dreams