Question

kipp:freedom middle school gen!us joy directions: read pages 87-96 of a raisin in the sun when reading: - box /circle new characters - underline at least two key lines on each page - write a margin note next to what you have underlined - write symbols (like stars, question marks, or exclamation points) to signify important points or reactions. -? - i dont understand -!! - this is surprising - *** this is important 1. what news does mama share with the family? 2. where is the house located? 3. does the location of the house change how members of the family feel about it? why or why not?

Explanation:

1. In pages 87-96 of A Raisin in the Sun, Mama reveals she has put a down payment on a house for the family, using part of the insurance money from Big Walter's death.
2. The house is located in Clybourne Park, an all-white suburban neighborhood in Chicago.
3. Yes, the location affects the family's feelings: Beneatha and Walter are upset because they worry about racial hostility in the white neighborhood, and Walter wanted to use the money for his liquor store instead. Mama is determined, seeing the house as a chance for the family to escape their cramped apartment and build a better future, even with the location's challenges.

Answer:

1. Mama shares that she has used part of the life insurance money to put a down payment on a house for the family.
2. The house is located in Clybourne Park, an all-white neighborhood in Chicago.
3. Yes, the location changes how family members feel. Walter and Beneatha are distressed because the neighborhood is all-white, and they fear racial discrimination; Walter also resents that the money wasn't used for his business idea. Mama remains hopeful and determined, viewing the house as a long-awaited opportunity to give her family stability and a better life, despite the location's issues.