Act One Assignment

Lorraine Hansberrys
A Raisin in the Sun i
nvolves a family of five living under a small
roof. The Younger family is tight knit, and dependent on support from one another. As we
talk about the play, Walter Younger will inadvertently take the spotlight as he makes
himself the most visible unit of the Younger family. Putting Walter to the side for this
assignment, you are to focus on the the plays three women--each with their own strong,
individual ideals--who all share this singular space.

Beneatha
In your own words, describe your feelings and thoughts on B
eneatha
.

Characters General Attitude-

Optimistic, hopeful, positive, negative, etc. If you cant sum
it up with a word, describe it, or compare it to something the best you can.

3 lines
(direct quotes) that sum up said attitude.

Mama
In your own words, describe your feelings and thoughts on
Mama.

Characters General Attitude-

Optimistic, hopeful, positive, negative, etc. If you cant sum
it up with a word, describe it, or compare it to something the best you can.

3 lines
(direct quotes) that sum up said.

Ruth
In your own words, describe your feelings and thoughts on R
uth.

Characters General Attitude-

Optimistic, hopeful, positive, negative, etc. If you cant sum
it up with a word, describe it, or compare it to something the best you can.

3 lines
(direct quotes) that best sum up that attitude