Answer:
The answer is: The playwright has Ruth mention small differences that make Ruth feel closer to Walter.
Explanation:
Ruth and Walter are characters in a play entitled, "A Raisin in the Sun." The story centers on a<em> black family and their financial struggles by living in poverty.</em> Ruth and Walter are part of the family. They are a married couple who have a son named "Travis." Along with Beneatha (Walter's sister) and Lena (Walter's mother), they live together in one house in south Chicago.
Due to economic reasons, <u>the relationship between Ruth and Walter becomes difficult, </u>especially when it comes to keeping their romance alive. And so, <em>they grew apart.</em>
The situation above describes that the playwright has Ruth mention small differences that make Ruth feel closer to Walter. As she said, they went out to the movies again. This activity is something that they haven't done in a long time so, it is an improvement in their relationship. They also held hands just like new couples, when in fact, they are not doing it anymore.
So, this shows how such as small difference makes Ruth feel closer to Walter and this makes her happy. As stated above, she was smiling to herself.
