Question

question 9 of 10
read this excerpt of walters words to mama from a raisin in the sun:

you run our lives like you want to. it was your money and
you did what you wanted with it. so what you need for me
to say it was all right for? (bitterly, to hurt her as deeply as
he knows possible) so you butchered up a dream of mine
—you—who always talking bout your childrens dreams . . .

what does this excerpt most reveal about walter?

a. that he is confident he will come up with money for his business
b. that he respects mama and her choices
c. that he feels like a failure as a man
d. that he is grateful for the way his parents raised him

Explanation:

In the excerpt, Walter is bitter about Mama’s use of the money, feeling his dream was “butchered.” His frustration ties to his sense of failing as a man (unable to achieve his dream, upset at Mama’s control over the money he wanted for his business). Options A (confidence) is wrong as he’s bitter, not confident. B (respect) is wrong—his tone is accusatory, not respectful. D (grateful) is wrong—he’s angry, not grateful. So C best reveals his feelings of inadequacy as a man.

Answer:

C. That he feels like a failure as a man