a raisin in the sun act 2 scene 1 – Flashcards
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What is Walter's attitude toward George?
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He is very rude to George, and he is angry that George has no idea what it's like to be poor and have to work for things; Walter is jealous of George
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What is George's attitude toward Walter?
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he looks down upon Walter; he has no time for him
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Who is Prometheus, and why does George call Walter by that name?
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Prometheus is the Titan God who wanted to lead the humans to safety; George calls Walter this name to insult him
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How does Ruth try to ease Walter's mood?
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she tries to be soothing and calm him down. She tries to encourage him without bending to his will
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What evidence is there that Walter and Ruth still love each other, despite their problems?
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He goes to her after he is mean to her
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What news does Mama break to the family in this scene?
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she has put a down payment on a house
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How do Ruth and Walter react to Mama's news? What does Walter accuse Mama of?
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Ruth is excited; Walter is angry;
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