Langston Hughes
The business Walter Lee Younger dreams of opening.
the liquor store
A character who is about thirty years old, has disappointment showing in her face, and is considered by many to look "settled."
Ruth Younger
A character who can be described as resigned to the way things are and frustrated with the unfulfilled and selfish dreams of others.
Ruth Younger
"Man say to his woman: I got me a dream. His woman say: Eat your eggs" (Act I, Scene I)
Walter
The room where Travis is forced to sleep.
the living room
The procedure Ruth Younger considers having done.
an abortion
A character who has white hair and is considered full-bodied and strong.
Mama (Lena) Younger
A character who is desperate to move forward in life to fulfill a dream.
Walter Lee Younger
"I am not an assimilationist!" (Act I, Scene II).
Beneatha
The room which provides "the sole natural light the family may enjoy in the course of a day..." (24).
the kitchen
The amount of money Mama earns from her husband's life insurance
$10000
A character who is proud of her life and family, and who has a lot of faith.
Mama (Lena) Younger
"I am sure you people must be aware of some of the incidents which have happened in various part of the city when colored people have moved into certain areas..." (116).
Mr. Lindner
The neighborhood GROUP Mr. Lindner is from.
The Clybourne Park Improvement Association
A character who wears a casual tweed sports jacket, soft slacks, and white buckskin shoes.
George Murchison
A character who could be described as having a manipulative personality.
Mr. Lindner
"Seem like God didn't see fit to give the black man nothing but dreams--but He did give is children to male them dreams seem worthwhile" (Act I, Scene I).
Mama
The area of Chicago where the Younger's apartment is located.
Chicago's Southside
The name of the jazz bar Walter goes to after he has skipped work and driven around Chicago for two days.
The Green Hat
A character described as "strong"
Travis Younger
A character described in the play as "a sophisticate" (61).
Joseph Asagai
"So-I would rather be living in Buckingham Palace" (Act I, Scene I).
Ruth