Guess the character
Which character is in college?
Beneatha Young
Why did Ruth go to the doctors and what did she found out?
She fainted and found out she was 2 months pregnant.
I am not an assimilationist!
Beneatha Act 1 Scene 2
What's the symbols of Beneatha's Hair?
Beneatha having straight hair and cutting it to her short curly hair represents her not being a uncle tom and embracing her African roots
What does Liquor mean
alcoholic drink
Whose the head of the family?
Mama
What does Walter want to spend the money on?
Walter want to spend the money on a liquor business company
Why should I know anything about Africa?
Mama Act 1 Scene 2
"Eat Your Eggs”
Ruth tells Walter Lee to eat his eggs when doing a vent about how women shuts their husband when they want to achieve their goals.
What does rousing mean?
intense
He goes to school and the 2nd youngest of the family.
What does Travis ask Ruth before he went to school?
He asked Ruth for some money for lunch.
You get your mind off money and eat your breakfast.
Ruth Act 1 Scene 2
Mama's plants
Mama’s plant represents both Mama’s care and her dream for her family.
What does exasperated mean?
Annoyed;; irritated; fed up
Ruth Younger
What did Walter feel about his mother spending money on a house instead of helping him invest in a liquor company?
He was crushed and had bitterness.
Don't call it that. See there, that just goes to show you what women understand about the world. Baby, don't nothing happen for you in this world 'less you pay somebody off!¨
Walter Lee Act 1 scene 1
What does ledger mean?
A book used to record accounts and transactions.
A good friend and a potential lover to Beneatha.
Joseph Asagai
Who was Beneatha on a date with?
Joseph Asagai and George Murchison. (Separately)
I mean it! I’m just tired of hearing about God all the time. What has He got to do with anything? Does he pay tuition?
Beneatha (Act 1, Scene 1)
What does mechanically mean?
acting like a machine