characters
dreams of owning a liquor store
Walter
preppy, dated Benetha
George Murchison
Why was Mama questioning which doctor Benetha visited?
She thought that Benetha was seeking an abortion.
Well - son, I'm waiting to hear you say something....I'm waiting to hear how you be your father's son. Be the man he was...Your wife say she going to destroy your child. And I'm waiting to hear you talk like him and say we a people who give children life, not who destroys them."
________speaking to ________about_______
Mama - Walter - abortion
Walter's works as a ___________.
chauffeur
wants to become a doctor
Benetha
Asagai
Why was it important that household members get up so early?
get to the bathroom
"Who the h told you you had to be a doctor? If you so crazy 'bout messing 'round with sick people - then go be a nurse like other women - or just be married and be quiet.
_________is speaking to ________about _______.
Walter, Benetha, medical school money
What did Travis want to do to earn extra money?
carry groceries
nosy neighbor
Mrs. Johnson
wanted to earn money working at a grocery store
Travis
What was the source of the money that the Youngers were getting?
life insurance
Have you cried for that boy today? I don't mean for yourself and for the family 'cause we lost the money. I mean for him."
________is talking to ________about _________.
Mama, Benetha, forgiving Walter
What did Mrs. Johnson mention to the Youngers.
She spoke of violence in their new neighborhood.
from the welcoming committee
Mr. Linder
stole Walter's money
Willie Harris
Where did Travis sleep?
on the couch
George Murchison's shoes symbolize ___________.
assimilation
The theme of feminism is illustrated through the characters Benetha, Mama, and Ruth. Explain differences in these women.
Benetha expected to be accepted as she is. She did not want to be admired for her physical beauty. She wanted to be admired for her mind and her character.
Ruth - wanted to support her husband, was a people pleaser
Mama - said her husband was a good guy..stated that he was a womanizer
told Walter about money getting stolen
Bobo
married to Walter
Ruth
What was Walter's job?
chauffeur
Mama's plant symbolizes _______.
hope
These two characters are foils
George Murchison and Agasai