Question

Read the following excerpt from the ending of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun

WALTER (A beat. The tension hangs, then WALTER steps back from it) Yeah. Well what I mean is that we come from people who had a lot of pride. I mean we are very proud people And that's my sister over there and she's going to be a doctor and we are very proud

LINDNER Well- I am sure that is very nice, but -

WALTER What I am telling you is that we called you over here to tell you that we are very proud and that this (Signaling to TRAVIS) Travis, come here (TRAVIS crosses and WALTER draws him before him facing the man) This is my son, and he makes the sixth generation our family in this country. And we have all thought about your offer -

LINDNER Well, good good-

WALTER And we have decided to move into our house because my father my father he earned it for us brick by brick. (MAMA nas her eyes closed and is rocking back and forth as though she were in church, with her head nodding the Amen yes) We don't want to make no trouble for nobody or fight no causes, and we will try to be good neighbors. And that's all we got to say about that. (He looks the man absolutely in the eyes) We don't want your money. (He tums and walks away)

LINDNER (Looking around at all of them) i take it then that you have decided to occupy

BENEATHA That's what the man said

LINDNER (TO MAMA in her reverie) Then i would like to appeal to you, Mrs. Younger. You are older and wiser and understand things better I am sure.

MAMA I am afraid you don't understand. My son said we was going to move and there ain't nothing left for me to say. (Bnskly) You know how these young folks is nowadays, mister. Can't do a thing with 'em! (As he opens his mouth, she rises) Good-bye.

LINDNER (Folding up his materials) Well if you are that final about it there is nothing loft for me to say. (He finishes, almost ignored by the family, who are concentrating on WALTER LEE. At the door LINDNER halts and looks around) i sure hope you people know what you're getting into.

Identify two themes that are clearly developed in this excerpt. How does the author develop the two themes over the course of this excerpt? Be sure to use specific details from the text to support your answer.

Answer 1

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Two themes that are clearly developed in this excerpt are pride and determination.

The author develops the theme of pride through Walter's speech to Lindner. Walter emphasizes the pride that his family has, stating that they come from people with a lot of pride and that they are very proud people. He expresses his family's pride in his sister becoming a doctor and in his son being the sixth generation of their family in the country. This pride is further reinforced by Walter's refusal to accept Lindner's offer of money to not move into the house, as he declares that his father earned the house for them brick by brick and they don't want to make trouble for anyone. The theme of pride is demonstrated through Walter's strong sense of self-respect and dignity, and his refusal to compromise his family's principles.

The theme of determination is also developed in this excerpt through Walter's decision to move into the house despite Lindner's offer. Walter asserts his family's decision to move into the house and make a better life for themselves, despite the challenges they may face. This determination is further demonstrated by Mama's support of Walter's decision and her refusal to entertain Lindner's attempts to persuade her otherwise. The family's united front in the face of adversity showcases their determination to overcome obstacles and fulfill their dreams.