Literature-In-English Paper 3 WASSCE (PC), 2016

Question 6

       BERNARD SHAW:  A Raisin in the Sun

    Examine the significance of dreams in the play.


Observation

Many candidates attempted this question. However, some of them concentrated on the characters in the play and talked about dreams in general.

The required answers should include:

  • All the major characters in the play have dreams.
  • Mama dreams to own a family property.
  • Walter wants to improve his circumstance way beyond the family’s current situation.
  • Beneatha wants to become a medical doctor.
  • Ruth wants a more expansive kitchen.
  • Candidates’ performance was fair.