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Characterization in A Raisin in the Sun

Act 1, scene 1

|Discussion: What does the word “family” mean to you? Consider all possible meanings of the word, including biological and non-biological families. What does a |

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A. Directions: In the spaces below, list examples of characterization for the five members of the Younger family that we have been introduced to in Act 1, scene 1 of A Raisin in the Sun.

Indicate the following for each character profiled:

2 Examples that demonstrates an element of characterization

Is it direct or indirect characterization?

Page reference

Provide a sketch of what that character looks like (according to the text) under their name

This will serve as part of your notes on the play so BE DETAILED AND BE THOUROUGH

|Character’s Name |Direct/Indirect |Examples from the text |Page # Re |

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|Walter Lee Younger, Jr. | | | |

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|Character’s Name |Direct/Indirect Characterization |Examples from the text |Page # |

|Ruth Younger | | | |

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|Beneatha | | | |

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|Mama (Lena) | | | |

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Name:_______________________________________________ ELA 10 - Rooney

Please answer the following questions in complete sentences about the Younger family as you are introduced to them in Act 1, scene 1.

How is the description of the furniture symbolic? (page 23, stage direction)

How is the description of the window symbolic?

What is the play’s setting?

Why is Ruth upset with Walter?

What does Travis ask his mom for, and who gives it to him?

What does Walter want to do with Willy and Bobo?

How does Ruth feel about that?

What is Beneatha studying to be, and why is this significant?

The Youngers are expecting a check. Where is this money coming from?

Who does Beneatha think should get the money?

In your own words, describe Mama’s personality and appearance.

How does Ruth treat Travis?

What does Ruth recommend that Mama do with the money?

What does Mama think killed her husband?

How does Beneatha treat her hobbies?

How does Benetha feel about George, as compared to how Mama and Ruth think of him?

What are Beneatha’s opinions on God?

What happens to Ruth at the end of the scene? Was there any foreshadowing for this event? If so, what?

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