5/6/14 Raisin in the Sun A I: sc 2
Summary: In this scene, the Younger family is cleaning their home when Bennie gets a call from a friend called Asagai, a young man from Africa. Ruth returned from the doctor and drops a hint that she went to an illegal abortion doctor. When Asagai leaves, the postman comes with the check. The scene ends with a huge fight between Walter and Ruth.
Quote: “ MAMA Oh, so now its life. Money is life. Once upon a time freedom used to be life- now its money. I guess the world really do change…”
Sig of Quote: It is really sad how money is so important that our worlds revolve around it. Why don't our lives revolve around love, and life itself, instead of little pieces of paper/cotton?
Reflection: This check isn't the only thing in the Younger house thats bringing chaos. The new baby of Ruths, I believe, will bring forth a problem even bigger than the money. Since the house is already crowded as it is, it doesn't make any sense to bring another body into it. If Walter and Ruth lived in a separate home with Travis, it would be a different story. Mama is being unreasonable. She is trying to make everything work. If she just stopped and thought about all the havoc this baby would bring about the house, then maybe she wouldn't be so angry with Ruth. I think that the check should be used to purchase a home for Walter and his family so Ruth did not feel obligated to get rid of her child.
Question: What will Walter do if he returns home drunk?
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