Section B: NON AFRICAN DRAMA
LORRAINE HANSBERRY – A Raisin In The Sun
Comment on Beneatha’s relationship with Joseph Asagai and George Murchison.
Explanation
Candidates should include these in their answers:
i. Both Joseph Asagai and George Murchison are Beneatha’s boyfriends; Beneatha apparently prefers Joseph.
ii. Joseph and Beneatha have a lot in common.
iii. Joseph supports Beneatha.
iv. George and Beneatha differ in temperament and their preferences; they belong to separate social levels.
v. George is condescending and unattractive to Beneatha.