Character Quotes
I don’t want nothing but for you to stop acting holy ‘round here. Me and Ruth done made some sacrifices for you – why can’t you do something for the family?
Who is Walter?
Tyrant.
What is a cruel and oppressive ruler?
Travis asked for this for school.
What is 50 cents?
George shows up at the Younger residence to do what.
What is take Beneatha on a date?
Walter calls this man to negotiate a deal.
Who is Karl Lindner?
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!
Who is Walter?
Futile.
What is incapable to do something?
Beneatha starts shaming this famous person.
Who is God?
Mama gave Walter money for this relative.
Who is Beneatha?
Asagai tells Beneatha this message, which surprises her.
What is to go back to Africa with him?
Well – I do – all right? – thank everybody! And forgive me for ever wanting to be anything at all! (Pursuing him on her knees across the floor) FORGIVE ME, FORGIVE ME, FORGIVE ME!
Who is Beneatha?
Vindicated.
What is a clear of blame or suspicion?
Asagai represents Beneatha with this.
What is old Nigerian robes?
Mama did this for her family.
What is bought a house?
Walter tells this to Mr. Lindner, which makes him speechless.
What is they will not take the deal?
They said Saturday and this is just Friday and I hopes to God you ain’t going to get up here first thing this morning and start talking to me ‘bout no money – ‘cause I ‘bout don’t want to hear it.
Who is Ruth?
Furtively.
What is in a way to avoid notice?
Ruth went to the doctor to do this.
What is try to have an abortion for her baby?
This man shows up at the Younger's house claiming he is part of the Neighborhood committee.
Who is Karl Lindner?
Beneatha and Walter about this topic, which is a big decision in Beneatha's life.
What is who she should marry?
I bet you don’t half look after yourself, being away from your mama either. I spec you better come ‘round here from time to time to get yourself some decent home-cooked meals…
Who is Mama?
Tentatively.
What is a subject to further confirmation?
Walter teams with Bobo to own this.
What is a Liquor store?
Walter falls to his mother's knees for this reason.
What is Walter lost the money?
This happens to Walter when he first speaks with Mr. Lindner.
What is he is hard to find words?