Section B: NON AFRICAN DRAMA
LORRAINE HANSBERRY – A Raisin In The Sun
Comment on the character and role of Asagai in the play.
Explanation
Candidates’ responses should include:
i. Statement of the central theme of the play.
ii. Character identification.
iii. Asagai’s intelligence and charm.
iv. Asagai’s role in the play.
v. His pride in his African heritage and instrument through which Beneatha and her family become aware of their African heritage.