Question

Read the two passages from A Raisin in the Sun. Passage 1: [LINDNER:] At the moment the overwhelming majority of our people out there feel that people get along better, take more of a common interest in the life of the community, when they share a common background. I want you to believe me when I tell you that race prejudice simply doesn't enter into it. It is a matter of the people of Clybourne Park believing, rightly or wrongly, as I say, that for the happiness of all concerned that our Negro families are happier when they live in their own communities. BENEATHA (with a grand and bitter gesture): This, friends, is the Welcoming Committee! Passage 2: LINDNER (looking around at the hostile faces and reaching and assembling his hat and briefcase): Well—I don't understand why you people are reacting this way. What do you think you are going to gain by moving into a neighborhood where you just aren't wanted and where some elements—well—people can get awful worked up when they feel that their whole way of life and everything they've ever worked for is threatened. WALTER: Get out. LINDNER (at the door, holding a small card): Well—I'm sorry it went like this. WALTER: Get out. LINDNER (almost sadly regarding WALTER): You just can't force people to change their hearts, son. He turns and puts his card on a table and exits. WALTER pushes the door to with stinging hatred, and stands looking at it. RUTH just sits and BENEATHA just stands. They say nothing. MAMA and TRAVIS enter. MAMA: Well—this all the packing got done since I left out of here this morning. I testify before God that my children got all the energy of the dead! What time the moving men due? BENEATHA: Four o’clock. You had a caller, Mama. Which phrases from the passages best support the theme that racism can be subtle? Select three options. “a common background” “their own communities” “some elements” “all the energy of the dead” “You had a caller”

Answer 1

Answer:

“a common background”

“their own communities”

“some elements”

Explanation:

These phrases revealed that racism can be subtle, taking into account that Negro families are happier when they live in their own communities

Answer 2

Answer:

“A common background”

“Their own communities”

“Some elements”.

Explanation:

Lorraine Hansberry's novel "A Raisin in the Sun" tells the story of how an African American family had to suffer and endure racism in their attempts to improve their living. The racist attitude of not only the white but even that of the agent himself shows just how deep the roots of racism had been planted.

In their proposed plan to move to the white majority place of Clybourne Park, the Youngers were approached by the agent Mr. Lindner who had been sent by the residents' society to talk to them about not coming in their neighborhood. The racist attitude of the man in trying to persuade them not to move in shows the racism prevalent even after the slavery system had been abolished and removed.

There are subtle ways in which racist tones can be detected, such as when Mr Lindner said that people have a peaceful existence "when they share a common background." Not only that, he even went to the extent of mentioning that "Negro families are happier when they live in their own communities." He refused to accept this as a form of prejudice, simply stating that it is for peace only. Lastly, his usage of the word "some elements" suggest the negative and maybe even forceful and rough actions that may be inflicted upon them if they do move into the area.