Raisin in the Sun
Who is Willy Harris?
1/3 of the partners who are trying to invest in a liquor store.
Who is Bobo?
1/3 of the partners who are trying to invest in a liquor store. Comes to talk to Walter Lee.
Who is Walter Lee?
A chauffeur who believes money will solve his problems.
Why does Lindner try to appeal to Mama?
Because he feels that she is older and wiser and will understand the situation better.
How does Asagai revive Bennie's passion for reformation?
By saying to come to Africa with him and become a doctor for his village.
Like a rainbow after the rain, Mama is pleased that Walter has finally what?
Come into his manhood.
What does Mama mean when she says if Walter takes Lindner's money that he will have nothing left inside?
He will have no integrity left because he is conforming into what the world wants him to be.
What does Bennie tell Asagai? How does he respond?
Her brother gave away all the money. To come to Africa with him.
Where does Travis sleep?
In the living room
Who is Mrs. Johnson?
Lady who tries to talk the Lee family out of moving to their new house.
Who comes to the Lee family's house and what news does this person bring?
Lindner and he says that he is willing to pay the Lee family in order for them to not move to their new house.
When Walter arrives back home, what does he say he has done? And what does he plan to do?
Made a call. Take the collection of money so they do not move to their new house.
Who is Lindner?
Man who tries to pay the Lee family for them to stay at their old house.
Who is Asagai?
One of the men that Bennie is dating. Real, and kind. Wants to take Bennie back to Africa.
Who is George?
One of the men that Bennie is dating. Shallow.
How does the loss of money change Bennie?
She becomes lifeless and somber.
Why does Mama put her plant on the window sill?
She is prepared to cancel the move.
What is the significance of having Mama return to the empty apartment to grab her plant?
Showing that the little things in life can matter the most to us. Even though they can get lost in the hustle and bustle of life, they still matter.
When Lindner arrives, why does Mama insist that Travis stays in the room?
So that Travis can see what his father will decide. He can also see what kind of example he is setting.
Where is the setting?
South side Chicago
What does Walter tell Lindner? Why?
That he will not take the money. Because he says that his father earned the house for him through the work in his life.
Who is Mama?
Walter Lee and Bennie's mother. Wise and nonmaterialistic.
Who is Travis?
Walter Lee and Ruth's son. Wants to get a job helping with grocies in order to get money for his family.
Who is Bennie?
Walter Lee's sister. An atheist, and is the foil to Walter Lee.
Who is Ruth?
Walter Lee's wife. Becomes pregnant and wants to move out of her house.
Why does mama believe the flu is an acceptable excuse?
because white people get it too.
What is Walter Lee's occupation?
chauffeur
What profession does Bennie want to do?
doctor
What is Bennie's dream?
to be a doctor and find her heritage in Africa.
What is Ruth's dream?
to have a stable family
What is Mama's dream?
to live in MS, with a garden
What is George's dream?
to marry bennie
What is Asagai's dream?
to marry bennie and take her back to africa.
What is Walter's dream?
to own a liquor store
