Question

reading quiz
question 5
instructions
read the question carefully and select the best answer.
which of the following best explains beneatha’s hatred for her brother?
a. she does not like the way walter speaks to his mother and the other women in the family.
b. she does not respect the fact that walter didn’t stand up for himself and his family.
c. she thinks that walter doesn’t understand the family’s struggles.
d. she does not appreciate that walter made an important decision without consulting the rest of the family.
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Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option based on the context of "A Raisin in the Sun". Beneatha's hatred for Walter relates to his decision - making. Walter made a significant financial decision (investing the insurance money) without consulting the family, which led to a loss and broke trust.

• Option A: While Walter's tone to women could be an issue, it's not the main reason for Beneatha's hatred.
• Option B: Walter's lack of standing up for himself is not the core reason for her hatred.
• Option C: The idea that Walter doesn't understand struggles is not the primary cause of her hatred.
• Option D: Walter's decision - making without family consultation (like investing the money without their input) is the key event that causes Beneatha's strong negative feelings towards him.

Answer:

D. She does not appreciate that Walter made an important decision without consulting the rest of the family.