Read the lines from "Harlem [2]."

Question

What happens to a dream deferred?
Does it dry up
like a raisin in the sun?

What central idea or theme is conveyed in these lines?

A A dream deferred may change into something better.

B A dream deferred can stay the same forever.

C A dream deferred can shrivel up and die.

D A dream deferred is enjoyable, like a sweet raisin.

Answer 1

C A dream deferred can shrivel up and die.