In "A Raisin in the Sun", Hansberry created Ruth to be a favorable character because she is kind, hardworking, and caring; However, some readers may believe that she is irresponsible and closed-minded and may not like the character for these reasons. Hansberry made Ruth seem brave because of how she is able to keep going no matter the situation. This can be seen in Act I Scene I when Mom and Ruth discuss Walter's decisions to invest in the liquor store: "Mom, something's going on between Walter and me...he needs something – something I can no longer give him. He needs this chance, Lena. Ruth shows Lena that she is willing to compromise with Walter to satisfy him and make him happy. This shows her kindness because even though she doesn't agree with Walter's plans, she is willing to let him do whatever he wants because she trusts him and wants to make him happy at all costs. Another example is in Act II Scene 3, “Oh – Well, they're bound to find something all over the house. Either way, it was too good a deal to pass up. In this line, Ruth talks about the curtains she bought for the new house. Even though she just found out it didn't fit the windows she wanted, she's still glad she bought them. Hansberry uses this phrase to show Ruth's kindness because she is trying to convey her joy and excitement to the whole family because they are moving to a better house and nothing is going to spoil her optimistic mood. Ruth's kindness is an essential part of keeping the family together and this is even seen in her dedication to her family, no matter how hard she has to work. Hansberry made Ruth seem hardworking through the way she remains committed to her family no matter what difficulties she faces. . Rut...... middle of paper ......speaks on the subject and lies to Travis about not having 50 cents. Another example is in Act I Scene I, when Ruth speaks to Walter in the morning: “(Lass) Honey, you never say anything new. I listen to you every day, every evening and every morning, and you never say anything new. (shrugs) So you'd rather be Mr. Arnold than his driver. So, I would rather live in Buckingham Palace. Walter tries to talk to Ruth about investing in the liquor store and his dreams of becoming rich and having lots of money in the future; yet, in this quote, Ruth seems irritated and annoyed by him. Hansberry uses this to show that Ruth is sometimes annoyed by others and is not willing to hear what others want to say due to her closed mind. Ruth can also appear mean at the end of the story. Works Cited A Raisin in the Sun, Lorraine Hansberry