Question 5
LORRAINE HANSBERRY: A Raisin in the Sun
Compare the characters of Mama and Beneatha in the play.
Observation
A good number of candidates attempted this question. However, many of them failed to do a detailed comparison of both parties. A mere description of each party was done instead.
Candidates were expected to discuss the following points:
- Mama and Beneatha as mother and daughter.
- Mama as matriarch of the house; Beneatha still in college.
- Mama’s loving nature though firm; Beneatha youthful and fun-loving.
- Mama being representative of the older generation, Beneatha the younger generation.
- Mama tolerant and accommodating; Beneatha inconsiderate and intolerant.
Candidates’ performance in this question was poor.