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Ruth, Benetha, Walter, Walter, Mom, Travis, Travis, A Raisin in the Sun**,…
Ruth
"Well, I ain't got no fifty cents this morning... I don't care what teacher say. I ain't got it."
This quote shows Ruth’s frustration with their financial struggles and highlights the family’s economic challenges
"Eat your eggs, they gonna be cold."
Ruth’s practical response to Walter’s dreams, reflecting her focus on reality.
"Well, Lord knows, we've put enough rent into this here rat trap to pay for four houses by now..."
Ruth expresses frustration with their cramped living conditions and the financial burden of paying rent for so long without owning their own home.
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Benetha
"There is simply no blasted God!"
Shows Beneatha's rejection of traditional beliefs and her desire to define her own identity.
"I want to be a doctor."
Reflects Beneatha's ambition and determination to pursue her dreams despite societal expectations.
"I mean it! I’m just tired of hearing about God all the time. What has He got to do with anything? Does He pay tuition?" Beneatha expresses her skepticism and frustration with the role of faith in her family's lives, questioning its relevance to her own practical concerns.
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Walter
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"You see, this little liquor store we got in mind cost seventy-five thousand... and we figured the initial investment on the place be 'bout thirty thousand, see." Walter discusses his ambitious plan to invest in a liquor store, highlighting his desire for financial independence and a better future for his family.
"You see, this little liquor store we got in mind cost seventy-five thousand... and we figured the initial investment on the place be 'bout thirty thousand, see." Walter discusses his ambitious plan to invest in a liquor store, highlighting his desire for financial independence and a better future for his family.
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Mom
"I just seen my family falling apart today... just falling to pieces in front of my eyes..."
Shows Mama's concern for her family's unity and her emotional distress over their conflicts and struggles.
"God knows there was plenty wrong with Walter Younger—hard-headed, mean, kind of wild with women—plenty wrong with him. But he sure loved his children." Reflects Mama’s deep love for her late husband despite his flaws and her devotion to her family.
"Once upon a time freedom used to be life—now it’s money. I guess the world really do change..."
Mama reflects on the shifting values over time, expressing concern over her children's emphasis on money rather than traditional values like freedom and family unity.
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Travis
"I’m gonna be a bus driver."
Shows Travis's youthful dreams and his aspiration for a simple, steady job, reflecting his limited understanding of the world around him.
"Daddy, do you have fifty cents?"
Reflects Travis's innocence and the family's financial struggles, as even small amounts of money are significant.
"Mama, could I please go carry groceries?"
Travis asks for permission to help out by carrying groceries to earn some extra money, reflecting his awareness of the family's financial struggles.
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