Family Tension
Who was the most tense about the check coming.
Who is Walter.
What does Asagai mean when he calls Beneatha a assimilationist.
Because Beneatha straightens her hair when Its not the type she was born with.
indignantly
Annoyed
What does Walter say about Beneatha wanting to be a doctor?
He says that she should be a nurse like other women or just get married and be quiet.
What was Ruth trying to tell Walter.
That she was pregnant.
What does assimilation mean
the change of dress and behaviors an immigrant may go through when living in a new country.
forlornly
Pitiful and sad
What were the stereotypes for women back then.
To cook, clean, stay home, and take care of their family.
Why did Mama not want to use the money to invest in the liquor store.
Because Ruth was pregnant.
Why did Asagai say that Assimilation was big in America
Because in that time you could not get jobs, or taken seriously because your hair wasn't straightened.
evaded
escape or avoid
Was it common for women to be doctors?
No.
Why was Walter trying to leave the house.
Because nobody supports his idea about the liquor store.
What was Beneatha's excuse to straighten her hair.
"It's so hard to manage when its so raw."
Assimilation
the change of dress and behaviors an immigrant may go through when living in a new country.
Why was Mama say that Walter was a disgrace to his father's memory.
Because he didn't say anything about the baby and walked out.