A Raisin in the Sun

Act I, Scene II

What is the significance of the last exchange between Ruth, Walter, and Mama? How does it express the themes of conflicts between gender and conflicts between generations?

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The last discussion between Mama, Ruth, and Walter in this scene shows the contrasts in what each considers important. For Mama, it's her family and their future; for Ruth, it's the here and now; for Walter, it's the selfishness of wants versus needs.

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