“A Raisin In The Sun” Act 1 Scene 1. The stage directions say that
the living room in the Younger apartment might be comfortable and well-ordered, but “weariness” has “won in this room
.” what physical details of the living room set show these qualities?
How is the apartment that is the setting of the play described?
The setting of the play is
the Younger family apartment
. It’s a very crowded place. Walter Lee and Ruth have one bedroom, Beneatha and Mama have the other; Travis is relegated to sleeping on the couch in the living room. They share a bathroom with other tenants in the building.
What is the importance of the stage directions describe the Youngers apartment?
1. The stage directions say that
the living room in the Younger apartment might he comfortable and well-ordered, but ”weariness” has “won in this room
.” What physical details of the living room set show these qualities?
What does the opening description of the younger family’s apartment say about them?
What does the opening description of the Younger family’s apartment say about them?
Even though the apartment is old, the Younger family tries to keep it neat and repaired
, which shows they will try to work with whatever they have. It also shows that they are poor.
How does the apartment building itself create problems for the younger family as they begin their day?
How does the apartment building itself create problems for the Younger family as they begin their day?
The bathroom is shared by multiple families in the apartment building
and they can’t get in to get ready so they become irritable. You just studied 20 terms!
What was beneatha’s attitude towards God?
What was Beneatha’s attitude towards God?
She was very religious
. She did not believe in God. She thought he was an unjust God.
What are the symbols in a raisin in the sun?
The most overt symbol in the play,
Mama’s plant
represents both Mama’s care and her dream for her family. In her first appearance onstage, she moves directly toward the plant to take care of it.
How does the apartment affect the Youngers?
The Younger’s apartment represents the deferred dream to which the play’s title alludes, and when Lena Younger succeeds in buying a house, she achieves the long-time dream that she and Walter Sr. had shared. … The apartment
reveals the financial and racial obstacles and limitations that the family members have faced
.
How is the younger apartment described?
It is morning at the Youngers’ apartment. Their
small dwelling on the
South Side of Chicago has two bedrooms—one for Mama and Beneatha, and one for Ruth and Walter Lee. Travis sleeps on the couch in the living room. The only window is in their small kitchen, and they share a bathroom in the hall with their neighbors.
How does the description of the Youngers apartment contribute to the mood of the play?
How does the description of the Younger’s apartment contribute to the mood of the play? The description of the younger apartment
shows the poverty of this family. It shows the tireness and brokeness between them
. Also give the reasons of what they want and why they want these.
Why is Walter in danger of losing his job?
Walter Lee feels depressed because he thinks that his family does not support his dreams. … His boss tells the Younger family that Walter
Lee has three days to get his act together
, or else he will lose his job.
Why is it significant that George enters the scene?
Why is it significant that George enters the scene while Walter and Beneatha playfully enact African characters? This shows that
the good feelings the Youngers might encounter seem to be brief
. It highlights the fact that George thinks he is superior to the Youngers, and it gives him the opportunity to be pretentious.
What does Alaiyo mean?
When Asagai says goodbye, he calls Beneatha by a nickname, “Alaiyo.” He explains that it is a word from his African tribal language, roughly translated to mean “
One for Whom Bread—Food—Is Not Enough
.” He leaves, having charmed both women.
Why did the Youngers get the $10 000?
When the play opens, the Youngers are about to receive an insurance check for $10,000. This money comes from
the deceased Mr. Younger’s life insurance policy
. Each of the adult members of the family has an idea as to what he or she would like to do with this money.
What important object is Mama bringing to the new house?
However, with the ultimate decision, after Walter rediscovers his pride, to move into their new house, Mama readies
her plant
– it is one of the final items to be packed, as she steps out to finally see her dream be realized.
What does Mama retrieve get when she opens the window?
18. What does Mama retrieve when she opens the window? What is unique about this object?
The plant represents her
.
