Question

read the two passages from a raisin in the sun. passage 1: ruth: why dont you answer the door, man? walter (suddenly bounding across the floor to embrace her): cause sometimes it hard to let the future begin! (stooping down in her face.) i got wings! you got wings! all gods children got wings! he crosses to the door and throws it open. standing there is a very slight little man in a not - too - prosperous business suit and with haunted frightened eyes and a hat pulled down tightly, brim up, around his forehead.. walter leans deep in the mans face, still in his jubilance. which statement best compares the two passages? the first passage hints that walter faces his fear, and the second passage indicates that he avoids it. the first passage hints that ruth cannot understand walter, and the second passage confirms it. both passages show that walter has an optimistic outlook on life. both passages show how extreme walters emotions can be.

Explanation:

In Passage 1, Walter's sudden movement to embrace Ruth and his exuberant statements like "I got wings!" show extreme positive emotion. Since only one passage is given and we assume the comparison is based on the overall tone and Walter's behavior in this passage, it indicates his extreme emotions. There is no evidence of fear - facing or - avoiding, Ruth's lack of understanding, or an optimistic outlook on life in this single passage.

Answer:

Both passages show how extreme Walter's emotions can be.