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What is one possible theme of a raisin in the sun?

A. People who embrace her heritage often lose their true identity.

B. People who experience injustice often give up entirely.

C. How can I have a different meaning for each person

B. Being forceful often results in feelings of power and pride.

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Answer: B is correct. " People who experience injustice often give up entirely

Step-by-step explanation:

The story follows the Youngers, an African-American family, in 1950s Chicago. Mr. Younger had died and the family is awaiting a $10,000 inheritance. The family members have different ideas of how to better their financial situation with the money, but the decision was ultimately made by Mama. Mama puts some of the money down on a house and decided to give the rest to Walter to invest in a liquor store as long as he promised to help Beneatha pay for her education to become a doctor.

The problem is that Walter gives the money to his acquaintances, who spend it all. The family becomes upset about the loss of money, so when the neighborhood where Mama bought the house, which happens to be an all white neighborhood, offers money to avoid racial conflict, the family considers it. However, Mama says they cannot accept it essentially because it would solidify the belief that people that are white are better than people that are black. Through these events the family experiences injustice and becomes frustrated with their lack of money and the racism in their society

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