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Cykiert & Litchfield E9

DO NOW: Read the following statement and decide whether you agree or
disagree with it. Then, EXPLAIN your reasoning.

Once children are grown, their parents are no longer responsible to provide
them with money and housing.

I agree/disagree with the statement because _________________________________

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Conflicts in A Raisin in the Sun

You’ve seen the characters in the play – Beneatha, Ruth, Walter, and Mama
encounter conflicts with each other and within themselves. In A Raisin in the Sun
a number of conflicts develop, and many are resolved.

Directions: Identify ONE major conflict a character is experiencing in the play so

far, either with another character or with themselves. Describe the conflict, tell if
it is internal or external, and indicate how you think it will be resolved.

MAJOR CONFLICT IN ACT 1, Scene 1:

A major conflict is ______________________versus _________________________.

TYPE OF CONFLICT:

This is a _____person____ versus ____________________ type of conflict.

HOW I THINK IT WILL BE RESOLVED:

I think _______________________________________________________________________
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CLASSWORK/ HOMEWORK- Due next class session

Remember that there will be a quiz on tomorrow or Wednesday! Use the
questions below to study and ensure you understand the play! 

1. Describe the setting of the story. What does the interior of the Younger
house tell you about the family that lives there?

2. What is your impression of Ruth? From what you have seen so far, how
would you describe the relationship between Ruth and Travis? Ruth and
Walter? Ruth and Beneatha? Ruth and Mama?

3. When family members argue, the reasons may be more complex than
they at first appear. What are the reasons for the arguments between
Walter and Ruth? What kind of conflict is it? Why?

4. What is Beneatha like? What is her “dream”? How does Walter feel
about her plans? Why?

5. What is your impression of Mama?

6. Why is Mama about to get a large sum of money? How is that money
beginning to cause conflict within the family?

7. Who is George Murchison and how do Beneatha, Ruth, and Mama feel
about him?

8. Why does Mama slap Beneatha? What is Beneatha’s reaction?

9. Why do you think Mama likes the plant so much?

10. What do you think will happen to Ruth?