Read the two passages from A Raisin in the Sun.
Passage 1:
RUTH: You know what I'm going to do soon as I get in
that new house?
BENEATHA: What?
RUTH: Honey-I'm going to run me a tub of water up to
here. .. (With her fingers practically up to her nostrils.)
And I'm going to get in it-and I am going to sit... and
sit and sit in that hot water and the first person who
knocks to tell me to hurry up and come out-
BENEATHA: Gets shot at sunrise.
RUTH (laughing happily): You said it, sister!
Passage 2:
MAMA (eying the box, which is obviously a gift): What
is that?
Which statement best compares the two passages?
The first passage hints that the family members
misunderstand one another, and the second
passage confirms it.
The first passage hints that the family members are
easily distracted in conversations, and the second
passage confirms it.
Both passages show that the family members enjoy
celebrating life's simple pleasures.
Both passages show that the family members are
poor but are generous with one another.