Question 5
LORRAINE HANSBERRY: A Raisin in the Sun
Compare Ruth’s handling of Travis’ demand for 50 cents to Lena’s handling of Beneatha’s defiant attitude in asserting her career choice.
Observation
This question was rather unpopular as only very few candidates attempted it.
The question requires the candidates to:
- Relate the theme to the question.
- Provide a detailed character description of Lena, Ruth, Beneatha and Travis.
- Narrate the episode involving Ruth and Travis vis a vis Lena and Beneatha.
- Assess Ruth's and Lena's actions.
Candidates did not highlight these and thus scored low marks.