A prevalent theme in A Raisin in the Sun involves gender exp…

A prevalent theme in A Raisin in the Sun involves gender expectations and how characters are either fulfilling those expectations—or, perhaps more often, failing to meet those expectations. For instance, Mama suggests that Walter should be the same kind of “man” as his father (1583), and at the conclusion of the play Mama proudly describes him as entering “into his manhood” at long last (1619). Which of the following statements best describes the form of masculinity that Mama values?

In the following excerpt from Susan Glaspell’s play Trifles,…

In the following excerpt from Susan Glaspell’s play Trifles, which portion represents stage directions? (It is not necessary to have read the play to recognize stage directions.) MRS. PETERS: But I’m awful glad you came with me, Mrs. Hale. It would be lonesome for me sitting here alone. MRS. HALE: It would, wouldn’t it? [Dropping her sewing.] But I tell you what I do wish, Mrs. Peters. I wish I had come over sometimes when she was here.