Walter
What was Walters reaction to mama when she bought the house?
Walter is angry that Mama spent the money on the house because he wanted to invest in the liquor store.
When Travis asks for money for school, what is Ruth's reaction?
She says they don't have 50 cents.
What lessons was Betheana talking about attending in Act I Scene I?
Guitar lessons
How much money did Mr. Younger leave for Lena through his life insurance policy?
$10,000
What city was this set in? (Be specific)
South Side of Chicago
What did Walter do with the money Lena gave him?
Tried to get into the alcohol business (but lost it)
What happened to Ruth at the end of Act I Scene I?
She fainted/fell to the floor.
What gift did Joseph bring Betheana from Nigeria
Traditional clothing
Why does Lena go smack-down on Betheana?
She said Gods not real
What is the setting?
The Youngers apartment.
How does Walter react to Lindner's offer?
He is insulted by this and asks Lindner to leave.
Why does Ruth want an abortion?
She does not see hope for her family.
Why couldn't Betheana marry/stay with George?
He's too shallow
Why did Lena buy a house in an all white neighborhood?
“Them houses they put up for colored in them areas way out all seem to cost twice as much as other houses.” -Mama
AKA she wants to find the nicest place for the lowest price she can for her family.
Why does Lindner try to get the Youngers not to move?
“It is a matter of the people of Clybourne Park believing, rightly or wrongly, as I say, that for the happiness of all concerned our Negro families are happier when they live in their own communities."
The people (and him) do not want a colored family in the neighborhood.
What is Walters attitude towards George?
He is rude and angry that George has no idea what it's like to be poor and have to work for things; Walter is jealous of George and wants him to stop looking down on him.
What did Ruth spend $5 on?
A down payment on an abortion.
Why did Betheana want to be a doctor?
After witnessing an accident as a child, she saw the victim walk out of the doctors with only a small line on his face. She wants to become someone who can fix other people. She sees medicine as something tangible she can learn to add good in the world.
What does Lena grab when she opens the window (Act I Scene I)?
The plant
When did this take place? (a little more broad)
Sometime in the 50's
When Walter is talking to Travis about the future, what is he imagining?
A life of luxury.
How does Ruth react to mama's news about the house?
Ruth is happy about leaving except she is worried about living in an all-white neighborhood.
What opportunity does Betheana get near the end of the book?
Joseph asks her to go to Nigeria with him.
What gifts does the family get Lena?
The family gives Mama gardening tools, as well as a hat.
What is the importance of having Mama return to the empty apartment to grab her plant?
Mama's plant is the symbol of her life, dreams, and children. The plant has survived with little light, just like how her family and she have survived.