Question 6
LORRAINE HANSBERRY: A Raisin in the Sun
Account for Walter’s expectations in the play.
Observation
This was a popular question among the candidates. However, most of their answers were not as detailed as expected.
The following points were expected from the candidates:
- Statement of the central themes of poverty and racial discrimination.
- Character identification.
- His desire to improve his lot and that of his family.
- Walter’s expectations and admiration for success.
- Walter’s investment in liquor business and the end result.
- Walter’s reconciliation with his family.
- The family’s determination to move to Clybourne Park, which to them signifies success.
Candidates’ performance in this question was fair.