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Why'd Ya Say That?!?
You Value What?!?
"I Knew You Were Trouble...."
We. Are. FAMILY!
"Money is Life?"
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"Listen, I'm going to be a doctor. I'm not worried about who I'm going to marry yet--if I ever get married." Who says it (FULL NAME) and what does it show about him/her?
Beneatha Younger says it. She's only concerned about her education right now so she can be "A strong! Independent! WoMAN!"
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Why does Mama slap Beneatha?
She denied the existence of God.
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What is the conflict the Youngers face in Act 1?
They disagree on how to spend their insurance money.
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What does Walter want for his family?
He wants to provide them with material things.
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What does Walter want to do with the insurance money?
He wants to invest in a liquor store with his friends.
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"What do you think you are going to gain by moving into a neighborhood where you just aren't wanted?" Who said it (FULL NAME) and what does it show about him/her?
Karl Lindner says it. He disagrees with the Youngers choice to move to Clybourne Park and knows it could be dangerous for them.
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How does George view women?
He thinks only their appearances matter.
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Why do Ruth and Walter argue so much in Act 1?
They are easily frustrated with each other because they don't understand each other.
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Why does Mama still want to move into the house?
She wants to leave the house for Travis one day.
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What does Mama do with some of the money?
She buys them a house.
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"You're a nice looking girl....all over. That's all you need, honey, forget the atmosphere. Guys aren't going to go for the atmosphere--they're going to go for what they see." Who said it (FULL NAME) and what does it show about him/her?
George Murchison say it. He only cares about what girls look like, not what they think or believe.
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How does Asagai feel about heritage/culture?
He praises it and wants everyone to be who they are.
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What does Mrs. Johnson think about the Youngers?
She thinks they think they're better than everyone else because they are moving and getting careers.
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What does Mama's plant represent?
She won't give up on the plant's growth just like she won't give up on her dreams.
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Why do the women in the family disagree with Walter's desire to invest in the liquor store?
They don't trust Bobo and think it won't be successful. Mama also thinks it's not morally good because it's liquor. They value hard work.
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"I-I just seen my family falling apart today....just falling to pieces in front of my eyes....We couldn't of gone on like we was today. We was going backwards 'stead of forwards..." Who said it (FULL NAME) and what does it show about him/her?
Lena Younger aka MAMA says it. She wants their to be peace and support within her family.
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By the end of the play, how are the characters' values similar?
They decide to place family and pride first no matter what could happen.
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Ruth is pregnant! What does she consider doing with the baby and why?
She considers an abortion because she and Walter are not in a good place and they can't provide for the baby.
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Why is it so important for Walter to provide his wife with pearls?
He wants them all to be fancy and live the life he believes they deserve.
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What does Walter think the money can do for the family?
He thinks it will get him a career, nice cars, and a good education for Travis.
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"I shall have to teach you how to drape it properly....You wear it well...very well....mutilated hair and all." Who said it (FULL NAME) and what does it show about him/her?
Joseph Asagai says it. He values his culture and thinks everyone should just be who they really are.
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Mama buys a house in a neighborhood where the Youngers are not appreciated. What does this show about her values?
She values her family's future and pride so she does the best she can for them.
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Why does Karl Lindner want to buy the house back from the Youngers?
His neighborhood is racist and won't treat them fairly.
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Why is becoming a doctor so important to Beneatha?
She wants to help people by curing them.
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How does Walter's worship of money shown in Travis?
Travis is willing to carry groceries in the cold for money.