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Raisin in the Sun Focus Questions

Raisin in the Sun Focus Questions. Focus Question #1 (To be answered after reading page 35). What are the relationships between the characters and how is the action between them affected by money? And/or dreams related to money? Answer Plan (8 sentence minimum):

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Raisin in the Sun Focus Questions

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  1. Raisin in the Sun Focus Questions

  2. Focus Question #1 (To be answered after reading page 35) • What are the relationships between the characters and how is the actionbetween them affected by money? And/or dreams related to money? • Answer Plan (8 sentence minimum): • 1. Introduce the answer by restating the question. • 2. Write several sentences giving details of the characters’ relationships and their responses to money or the lack of it. • 3. Conclude with a personal observation about how money motivates a person’s actions.

  3. Focus Question #2 (To be answered after finishing Act I, scene i) • What information about Beneatha have we learned from this part of the play? • Answer Plan (6 sentence minimum): • 1. Restate the question. • 2. Write a number of sentences detailing what we have learned about Beneatha. Be sure to provide both a characteristic and evidence of that trait (a properly cited quote is not a bad idea either). • 3. Conclude by giving your opinion of Beneatha.

  4. Focus Question #3 (To be answered after reading through page 66) • What influence do you think Asagai will have on Beneatha’s dream? • Answer Plan (7 sentence minimum) • 1. Restate the question. • 2. Write several sentences that describe how Asagai’s view on African-American culture and women could have an impact on Beneatha. You must provide quotes (and page numbers) for support with your explanation. • 3. Conclude in a sentence or two how Asagai’s views may affect Beneatha.

  5. Focus Question #4 (To be answered after finishing Act I) • Describe how the arrival of the check does not create happiness for Ruth, Walter, and Mama. • Answer Plan (8 sentence minimum) • 1. Restate the question. • 2. Write 1-2 sentences about what is upsetting Ruth. • 3. Write 1-2 sentences about why Walter feels discouraged. • 4. Write 1-2 sentences about why Mama feels sad. • 5. Conclude with a sentence or two predicting what you think will happen between these three characters.

  6. Focus Question #5 (To be answered after reading through page 87) • What is Walter so angry about when he says to George, “here I am a giant surrounded by ants! Ants who can’t even understand what the giant is talking about.” • Answer Plan (6 sentence minimum) • 1. Restate the question and introduce the answer. • 2. Identify the situation in which Walter makes this outburst. • 3. Give some details about the reasons for Walter’s anger. • 4. Conclude with a prediction about what Walter will do and why you believe that’s what will happen.

  7. Focus Question #6 (To be answered after finishing Act II, scenes i-ii) • Was Mama’s decision right? • Answer Plan (7 sentence minimum) • 1. Introduce the answer by stating your position on Mama’s decision. • 2. Write a number of sentences in support of your decision. • 3. Conclude by predicting what might happen and why you believe that’s what will occur.

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