Literature-In-English Paper 3 WASSCE (PC), 2019

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.