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question 2 of 25
read this excerpt from lorraine hansberrys a raisin in the sun.
(ruth waits another second and then starts to go into
the bedroom, but is apparently satisfied that her husband
has begun to get up. she stops, pulls the door to, and
returns to the kitchen area. she wipes her face with a
moist cloth and runs her fingers through her sleep-
disheveled hair in a vain effort and ties an apron around
her housecoat.)
based on the character description, what can the reader infer about ruth?
a. she is not skilled at hiding her emotions.

b. she is unsatisfied with her marriage.

c. she puts the needs of others before her own.

d. she has been dealt a bad hand by life.

Explanation:

Ruth is about to go to the bedroom but stops when she realizes her husband has gotten up. She then returns to the kitchen, wipes her face, fixes her hair (even if it's a "vain effort"), and ties an apron. This shows she is more concerned with taking care of things (maybe for her husband or the household) rather than focusing on herself. She is putting others' needs (like making sure things are in order for her husband) before her own (like taking time to properly fix her hair).

Answer:

C. She puts the needs of others before her own.