ENG2603:
Assignment 2
Year Module 2023
N. B PARAPHRASE YOUR WORK TO AVOID PLAGARISM ( CHANGE WORDS!!!)
QUESTION 1
1.1.
CHOOSE ANY TWO PARAGRAPHS
In A Raisin in the Sun, Hansberry portrays women as the
disempowered gender through various means. One of the most
, prominent ways is through the idea of gender stereotypes. Throughout
the play, the male characters often make derogatory remarks about
women, indicating a belief that men are superior to women in terms of
intellectual ability and decision-making capabilities. For example,
Walter's statement about being tied to a race of women with "small
minds" implies that he sees himself as intellectually superior to the
women in his family. This is reinforced by his desire to use the
insurance money to invest in a business venture, despite his lack of
experience or knowledge in this area, while his wife Ruth and sister
Beneatha caution him against taking such a risk.
Throughout the play, women are expected to fulfill their gender roles as
caregivers, homemakers, and supporters of the male members of their
households. Beneatha, who aspires to become a doctor, faces criticism
from both men and women for wanting to pursue her dreams. Walter,
who is the sole breadwinner of the family, disapproves of Beneatha’s
dream and tells her that she should focus on finding a husband instead.
In contrast, the male characters, such as Walter and his friends, are
free to pursue their ambitions and engage in activities that challenge
traditional gender roles. This disparity highlights the disempowerment
and inferiority of women in Hansberry’s portrayal.
OR
Hansberry portrays women as disempowered through the limitations placed
on them by society. For example, Mama's decision to buy a house is viewed
as a radical move for a black woman in the 1950s, and she has to fight
against men who try to undermine her authority in this matter. Moreover,
Beneatha's desire to become a doctor is scoffed at by her male counterparts,
who view her ambition with disdain. This highlights the ways in which women,
particularly black women, were prevented from pursuing their dreams and
ambitions due to societal norms that favored men. Moreover, Hansberry
portrays the disempowerment of women through their lack of control over their
own lives and decisions. Ruth is pregnant and wants to get an abortion, but
she cannot afford it, and her husband Walter is unwilling to help her. This
Assignment 2
Year Module 2023
N. B PARAPHRASE YOUR WORK TO AVOID PLAGARISM ( CHANGE WORDS!!!)
QUESTION 1
1.1.
CHOOSE ANY TWO PARAGRAPHS
In A Raisin in the Sun, Hansberry portrays women as the
disempowered gender through various means. One of the most
, prominent ways is through the idea of gender stereotypes. Throughout
the play, the male characters often make derogatory remarks about
women, indicating a belief that men are superior to women in terms of
intellectual ability and decision-making capabilities. For example,
Walter's statement about being tied to a race of women with "small
minds" implies that he sees himself as intellectually superior to the
women in his family. This is reinforced by his desire to use the
insurance money to invest in a business venture, despite his lack of
experience or knowledge in this area, while his wife Ruth and sister
Beneatha caution him against taking such a risk.
Throughout the play, women are expected to fulfill their gender roles as
caregivers, homemakers, and supporters of the male members of their
households. Beneatha, who aspires to become a doctor, faces criticism
from both men and women for wanting to pursue her dreams. Walter,
who is the sole breadwinner of the family, disapproves of Beneatha’s
dream and tells her that she should focus on finding a husband instead.
In contrast, the male characters, such as Walter and his friends, are
free to pursue their ambitions and engage in activities that challenge
traditional gender roles. This disparity highlights the disempowerment
and inferiority of women in Hansberry’s portrayal.
OR
Hansberry portrays women as disempowered through the limitations placed
on them by society. For example, Mama's decision to buy a house is viewed
as a radical move for a black woman in the 1950s, and she has to fight
against men who try to undermine her authority in this matter. Moreover,
Beneatha's desire to become a doctor is scoffed at by her male counterparts,
who view her ambition with disdain. This highlights the ways in which women,
particularly black women, were prevented from pursuing their dreams and
ambitions due to societal norms that favored men. Moreover, Hansberry
portrays the disempowerment of women through their lack of control over their
own lives and decisions. Ruth is pregnant and wants to get an abortion, but
she cannot afford it, and her husband Walter is unwilling to help her. This
