Read this excerpt from a raisin in The Sun: MAMA (Matter-of-factly)four o six Clybourne Street, Clybourne park. Ruth Clybourne p
ark? Mama, there ain't no colored people living in Clybourne Park. MAMA(almost idiotically) well, I guess ther's going to be some now. Walter (bitterly) so that's the peace and comfort you went out and bought for us today! MAMA (Raising her eyes to meet his finally) Son- I just tried to find the nicest place for the least amount of money for my family. what does Mama's underlined statement tell you about her character? A. She isn't easily intimidated B. She is easily frightened C. She gets upset easily D. She doesn't like to make decisions
In the excerpt Mama is talking about how she bought a house in an all-white neighborhood. Her behavior and dialogue shows that she is not intimidated. We also know that she is confident in her decisions. Also, she is not easily frightened, nor does she get upset in this excerpt. He children are the ones that are frightened and upset.
