A Raisin in the Sun Questions on Travis Younger
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What is Travis's dream in A Raisin in the Sun (act 1, scene 1)?
Travis doesn’t have a clear dream like everyone else, but in act 1, scene 1, he expresses a drive to make money. He asks Ruth for fifty cents to bring to school, but she says she doesn’t have it. He...
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The dreams and aspirations of each character in "A Raisin in the Sun" and how they are influenced by financial...
In "A Raisin in the Sun," each character's dreams and aspirations are deeply influenced by financial considerations. Walter dreams of business success, Beneatha aspires to become a doctor, and Mama...
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What was Travis's gift to Mama in "A Raisin in the Sun"?
Travis's gift to Mama in A Raisin in the Sun is a large, elaborate gardening hat. Despite the other adults finding the gift humorous, Mama sincerely appreciates it and promises to wear it when she...
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Character Appearance in A Raisin in the Sun
In Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun, characters' physical traits and attire reflect their personalities and cultural backgrounds. Walter Lee Younger is tall and trim, embodying ambition and...
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What is revealed when Travis asks his father if he's drunk in A Raisin in the Sun?
In act two, scene two, Walter Jr. remains depressed and intoxicated after learning that his dreams will never come to fruition. After Lena bought the home in Clybourne Park, Walter realized that...
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How would you describe the relationships between Walter, Ruth, Travis, Beneatha, and Mama?
The relationships between the characters are tense, although ultimately it is clear that they love one another. Walter and Ruth’s relationship is marred by their poverty and Walter’s disappointments,...
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In A Raisin in the Sun, why does Walter give his son excess money for school?
The choice Walter makes to give Travis more money than he needs for school has bearing on Walter's character and also serves to subtly imply his state of desperation. Walter does not like his...
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Travis and Ruth's Roles and Relationships in A Raisin in the Sun
In Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun, Travis Younger symbolizes the future of the family, motivating the characters' dreams and actions. The relationships between Travis and his parents, Ruth...
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In A Raisin in the Sun, how does discrimination affect education?
In A Raisin in the Sun, how does discrimination impact education?