Characters
This character dreams of becoming a doctor.
Beneatha
The Younger family lives in this city.
Chicago
Mama wants to use the insurance money to buy this.
House
Mama’s care for this object symbolizes her nurturing nature.
Plant
When is my birthday? (month and day)
Feb 16
He wants to invest in a liquor store with his friends.
Walter Lee Younger
The play begins in this room of the apartment
the living room
Walter feels trapped because he works as this.
chauffeur
This symbolizes hope and a better future for the family.
the new house
What am I getting my Masters in?
Criminal Justice
She is the matriarch of the Younger family
Lena (Mama) Younger
The family shares this small space for personal hygiene.
Bathroom
Beneatha wants to explore her identity and heritage by learning this.
African culture (or African heritage)
This symbolizes Walter’s dream and ambition.
he liquor store investment
When am I going to graduate with my Masters?
This character is Walter’s wife and worries about money and their son’s future
Ruth Younger
The apartment has this problem that frustrates the family.
Overcrowding
Walter and Beneatha often clash because of this main issue.
money and priorities
This symbolizes Beneatha’s search for identity.
her African clothing and music (or African heritage items)
What is my cats 3rd name?
Puurtron
This character is the youngest member of the Younger family.
Travis Younger
The family’s building is located in this type of neighborhood.
South Side neighborhood
Ruth considers this drastic option because of financial stress.
an abortion
This symbolizes the family’s struggle and poverty, as well as their hope for change.
worn-out apartment
How old is my youngest sister?
10