What is in the play? Mr. Asagai’s role Mr. Asagai represents teaching Beneatha about her African heritage. Assimilationism = the process where a is absorbed within the and minority’s culture majority’s thereby lost. What is identity? Why is Beneatha so interested in her identity? Identity is an understanding of and place in his/her world, including heritage one’s purpose one’s and traditions. Beneatha is interested in her identity because she wants to feel like she belongs and has value as an individual. She will not be the housewife her mother or sister-in-law is. Beneatha represents the changing role of a female within the family. How does Mr. translate his nickname for Beneatha? How does that nickname Asagai’s characterize her? is for whom bread is not Asagai’s nickname translated “One enough,” which characterizes Beneatha as a person not satisfied with what is expected or traditional. on money? Why does he feel this way? What’s Walter’s view Walter says money is life. He feels unsatisfied with his job and position in his world. He needs to be chauffer. Because of this, he greatly wants to prove his manhood by more than some man’s making more money for himself and his family. What is Ruth considering at the end of Act I? Ruth is considering having an abortion at the end of the Act I because her relationship with Walter is in jeopardy. She knows that Walter does not want this child.
What is Mr. Asagai’s role in the play? Mr. Asagai represents teaching Beneatha about her African heritage. Assimilationism = the process where a minority’s culture is absorbed within the majority’s and thereby lost. What is identity? Why is Beneatha so interested in her identity? Identity is an understanding of one’s purpose and place in his/her world, including one’s heritage and traditions. Beneatha is interested in her identity because she wants to feel like she belongs and has value as an individual. She will not be the housewife her mother or sister-in-law is. Beneatha represents the changing role of a female within the family. How does Mr. Asagai’s translate his nickname for Beneatha? How does that nickname characterize her? Asagai’s nickname is translated “One for whom bread is not enough,” which characterizes Beneatha as a person not satisfied with what is expected or traditional. What’s Walter’s view on money? Why does he feel this way? Walter says money is life. He feels unsatisfied with his job and position in his world. He needs to be more than some man’s chauffer. Because of this, he greatly wants to prove his manhood by making more money for himself and his family. What is Ruth considering at the end of Act I? Ruth is considering having an abortion at the end of the Act I because her relationship with Walter is in jeopardy. She knows that Walter does not want this child.
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