A Raisin in the Sun - Characters

Question 1

protagonist: walter

Answer 1

• treats many women poorly
• disengaged because his dreams have been unfulfilled and obsessed with money
• substitutes money for love
• play follows his transformation

Question 2

momma

Answer 2

• strength
• much development is in stage directions
• will not give up her dignity
• shows strength when Walter lost money and she forgives him
• very dynamic
• beautiful woman

Question 3

Ruth

Answer 3

• strength through reservation
• tries to make Walter see his goodness and helps him transform
• looking for hope for her baby

Question 4

Bennie

Answer 4

• hope and spirit are a breadth of fresh air
• progressive young woman who transforms characteristics of what a women is meant to be
• uses dreams to create hope

Question 5

Travis

Answer 5

• symbolizes youth and innocence

- future is a source of hope for Walter

Question 6

Mr. Linder

Answer 6

• evil is palpable, but missed because he is so polite
• represents evil spirit
• says awful things behind an evil smile

Question 7

answers

Answer 7

• indirectly through his actions and speech
• and that’s all we got to say about that
• because his happiness is based solely on money
• be a man and lead a family
• his engaging humor
• because it’s life, mama
• feels his future exists but its out of his hands
• transformative
• author uses direct characterization
• undergoes the most change