All 3 Uses
plaintive
in
A Raisin in the Sun
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- (Plaintively) Walter Lee—why don't we just try to talk about it ....WALTER: (Not listening) I been out talking with people who understand me†
Scene 2.1 *plaintively = in a sad manner
- (Almost plaintively) Why you always trying to give me something to eat†
Scene 2.1
- Mama— MAMA: (Folding over) Strength ....BENEATHA (Plaintively) Mama ....MAMA Strength!†
Scene 2.3
Definitions:
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(1)
(plaintive) expressing sadness -- sometimes with a plea for help
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)