Section B: NON AFRICAN DRAMA
LORRAINE HANSBERRY – A Raisin In The Sun
Comment on the relationship between Walter and Ruth Younger in the play.
Explanation
Candidates should include these in their answers:
i. Identifying/Establishing the relationship between Ruth and Walter.
ii. The effect of their living condition on their relationship.
iii. The strains and joys in their relationship.
iv. Their attempt to love, as Ruth tries to do her duty towards her family while Walter plays the blame game.
v. Both eventually realising the need to improve their marital relationship.