While reading acts one and two in the play A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry the reader was able to determine the difference in the mindsets of the three generations of women in the Younger’s household. The three women in this story were Mama‚ (Beneatha and Walter’s mother) Ruth‚ (Walter’s wife and mother to Travis) and Beneatha (who was single and had no children). These women were all at different stages in their lives as well as being from different generations. Therefore these women completed
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He communicates very little with Mama‚ initially‚ until Pa Ben wrote him a letter explaining how this absence of communication affects Mama‚ and could possibly affect him. Over time they learn that Len has visited many countries around the world‚ obtained a PhD‚ and has married Lois. Mama is pleased and proud about all his achievements‚ with the exception being his marriage to Lois. He returns home‚ without Mama’s knowledge‚ and pays her an unexpected visit. Mama is pleased and proud‚ but takes him
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to me‚ to me Mama‚ just killed a man Put a gun against his head Pulled my trigger‚ now he’s dead Mama‚ life had just begun But now I’ve gone and thrown it all away Mama‚ oh Didn’t mean to make you cry If I’m not back again this time tomorrow Carry on‚ carry on As if nothing really matters Too late‚ my time has come Sends shivers down my spine Body’s aching all the time Goodbye everybody‚ I’ve got to go Gotta leave you all behind And face the truth Mama‚ oh I don’t want
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Draft Rough Draft “Everyday Use” by Alice Walker uses different characters to explore the shift in values of women’s role in society. As Wangero’s change of culture and appearance forms into a strange being that sticks out from the simple life of Mama and Maggie‚ it becomes clear how time and space transforms one’s family values as well. The opposition causes Wangero to lose her identity and place in the family; therefore‚ Walker’s usage of first person narratives suggests that one might lose the
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white signifies prosperity and advancement. This belief was passed down as a result of slavery and has followed her through out her life. The story tells of a single mother by the name of Miss Aggy also called mama‚ who lived alone with her son Len and beside her lived her best friend Pa Ben. Mama would normally beat her son Len for associating with the black persons in the community; especially girls of his age group. She would tell her son what is it that she wanted for him and what is best for him;
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apartment that is constantly encumbered in filth. This drab thought of this family’s existence‚ generation after generation comes to an end when the Younger family receives $10‚000 in the mail as compensation for a death in the family. Walter‚ the son of Mama‚ loses the majority of it and they keep just enough to buy a new house. Having said this‚ every member of the Younger family has a chance of success in the future‚ which gives this play a happy ending because it is one the reader can think optimistically
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Ruth’s help to persuade Mama into giving Walter the insurance money from his father’s life insurance so he can achieve his dreams. Walter smooth talks his wife to say to his mother‚ “You been thinkin’ bout that deal Walter Lee so interested in‚ bout the [liquor] store and all”(33). Walter wants his wife to persuade his mother into giving him the money so that he can own a liquor store. He believes that Ruth has influence over his mother. Ruth has the best chance at persuading Mama into giving Walter the
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life‚ which is being told by Mama. The reader learns that Dee was the type of child that got everything and had everything that she wanted‚ while Maggie was the complete opposite. The crisis‚ which occurs later in the story‚ happens when Dee all of a sudden comes home a different person than she was when she left. During the Climax‚ Mama realizes that she has often neglected her other child‚ Maggie‚ by always giving Dee what she wants. Therefore‚ in the resolution‚ Mama defends Maggie by telling Dee
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by Lorraine Hansberry Mama is one of the characters and she has many conflicts for example one them was she thought about her dream. In addition to her to a lot of other thing on her mind like what she wanted to do with the money. “A little drily‚ doubting the total sincerity of the blesser‚ God Bless (Introduction) This quote explains how Mama’s dream are coming true. Her dream was for her family to come together and have a happy life this also explains Mama too because she believes
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sense of self. Dee’s judgmental nature has affected Mama and Maggie‚ and desire for Dee’s approval runs deep in both of them—it even appears in Mama’s daydreams about a televised reunion. However‚ Dee does not make much of an effort to win the approval of Mama and Maggie. Unflappable‚ not easily intimidated‚ and brimming with confidence‚ Dee comes across as arrogant and insensitive‚ and Mama sees even her admirable qualities as extreme and annoying. Mama sees Dee’s thirst for knowledge as a provocation
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