Copy of Raisin in the Sun 9/11 (6/23/2025)

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Act 1, Scene 2

Money and Dreams

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Act 1, Scene 2 Visually

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Part 2: Which quote best supports your answer?

"I want so many things that they are driving me kind of crazy." (250)

"Because it is life, Mama!" (256)

"I pass them cool quiet-looking restaurants where them white boys are sitting back and talking 'bout things...sitting there turning deals worth millions of dollars..." (254)

"You just don't understand, Mama, you just don't understand." (260)

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Copy of Raisin in the Sun 9/11 (6/23/2025)

Copy of Raisin in the Sun 9/11 (6/23/2025)

What makes Asagai's gift to Beneatha so meaningful to her?

Who is Asagai?

Asagai uses the nickname "Alaiyo" for Beneatha. His best description of Alaiyo is "One for Whom Bread-Food-Is Not Enough" (150).
Why do you think he calls her this?

MAMA-WALTER-RUTH-BENEATHA
Use evidence from the text to support an inference about your character's emotions during this important scene.

The check finally arrives by mail. What is one thing that is important for an audience to understand about the characters in this moment? Use details from the text to support your idea and describe how an actor might convey this thing.

In line 212, Walter says, "WILL SOMEBODY PLEASE LISTEN TO ME TODAY!" How does Mama's action support Walter's claim that no one is listening to him?

Choose motivations from the list and put into the correct category.

What does Walter think about his plan for the money?

Part 2: Which quote best supports your answer?

Which character do you feel most sympathy for during this scene? Explain your answer.

What makes Asagai's gift to Beneatha so meaningful to her?

Who is Asagai?

Asagai uses the nickname "Alaiyo" for Beneatha. His best description of Alaiyo is "One for Whom Bread-Food-Is Not Enough" (150).
Why do you think he calls her this?

MAMA-WALTER-RUTH-BENEATHA
Use evidence from the text to support an inference about your character's emotions during this important scene.

The check finally arrives by mail. What is one thing that is important for an audience to understand about the characters in this moment? Use details from the text to support your idea and describe how an actor might convey this thing.

In line 212, Walter says, "WILL SOMEBODY PLEASE LISTEN TO ME TODAY!" How does Mama's action support Walter's claim that no one is listening to him?

Choose motivations from the list and put into the correct category.

What does Walter think about his plan for the money?

Part 2: Which quote best supports your answer?

Which character do you feel most sympathy for during this scene? Explain your answer.

Copy of Raisin in the Sun 9/11 (6/23/2025)

Copy of Raisin in the Sun 9/11 (6/23/2025)

What makes Asagai's gift to Beneatha so meaningful to her?

Who is Asagai?

Asagai uses the nickname "Alaiyo" for Beneatha. His best description of Alaiyo is "One for Whom Bread-Food-Is Not Enough" (150).Why do you think he calls her this?

MAMA-WALTER-RUTH-BENEATHAUse evidence from the text to support an inference about your character's emotions during this important scene.

The check finally arrives by mail. What is one thing that is important for an audience to understand about the characters in this moment? Use details from the text to support your idea and describe how an actor might convey this thing.

Choose motivations from the list and put into the correct category.

What does Walter think about his plan for the money?

Part 2: Which quote best supports your answer?

Which character do you feel most sympathy for during this scene? Explain your answer.

What makes Asagai's gift to Beneatha so meaningful to her?

Who is Asagai?

Asagai uses the nickname "Alaiyo" for Beneatha. His best description of Alaiyo is "One for Whom Bread-Food-Is Not Enough" (150).Why do you think he calls her this?

MAMA-WALTER-RUTH-BENEATHAUse evidence from the text to support an inference about your character's emotions during this important scene.

The check finally arrives by mail. What is one thing that is important for an audience to understand about the characters in this moment? Use details from the text to support your idea and describe how an actor might convey this thing.

Choose motivations from the list and put into the correct category.

What does Walter think about his plan for the money?

Part 2: Which quote best supports your answer?

Which character do you feel most sympathy for during this scene? Explain your answer.

Asagai uses the nickname "Alaiyo" for Beneatha. His best description of Alaiyo is "One for Whom Bread-Food-Is Not Enough" (150).
Why do you think he calls her this?

MAMA-WALTER-RUTH-BENEATHA
Use evidence from the text to support an inference about your character's emotions during this important scene.

Asagai uses the nickname "Alaiyo" for Beneatha. His best description of Alaiyo is "One for Whom Bread-Food-Is Not Enough" (150).
Why do you think he calls her this?

MAMA-WALTER-RUTH-BENEATHA
Use evidence from the text to support an inference about your character's emotions during this important scene.