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Younger Living Room: Meet the Family

Younger Living Room: Meet the Family . Walter . Act I, scene 1 Walter says, “Damn my eggs . . . damn all the eggs that ever was!” Why? (p. 34). Act I, scene 2 Why does Mama call Walter a disgrace to his father’s memory? (p.75). Act I, scene 2

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Younger Living Room: Meet the Family

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  1. Younger Living Room: Meet the Family

  2. Walter Act I, scene 1 • Walter says, “Damn my eggs . . . damn all the eggs that ever was!” Why? (p. 34). Act I, scene 2 • Why does Mama call Walter a disgrace to his father’s memory? (p.75). Act I, scene 2 •  What is Walter’s reaction to Mama’s purchase? (p. 93-95) Act III • Why doesn’t Walter take the money Linder offered? (p. 147-148).

  3. Ruth Act I, scene 1 • Why was Ruth upset when Walter gave Travis the money? (p. 6) Act I, scene 2 • Where did Ruth actually go instead of the doctor’s office? (p. 58-59). Act I, scene 2 • What was Ruth’s reaction to Mama’s purchase? (p. 92-95).

  4. Mama (Lena) Act I, scene 1 • Why was Mama getting a check for $10,000? (p. 69) Act I, scene 1 • What does Mama say is “dangerous”? (p. 73) Act • What fault does Mama find with herself? (p. 140)

  5. Beneatha Act I, scene 2 • What is Beneatha’s attitude towards God? (p. 50-51). Act I, scene 2 • Why is Asagai’s nickname for Beneatha appropriate? (p. 65). Act II scene 1 • According to Beneatha, what are “assimilationist” Negroes”? (p. 81). Act III • Why didn’t Beneatha want to be a doctor anymore? (p. 133).

  6. Travis Act I, scene 2 • What is Travis excited about? (p. 59). Act II, scene 2 • Why doesn’t Walter want Travis to be a bus driver? (p. 108-109).

  7. Mrs. Johnson • Who is Mrs. Johnson? (p. 99-103). • Why does Mrs. Johnson call the Youngers a “proud acting bunch of colored folks”? (p. 103).

  8. Willy and Bobo Act I, scene 1 • Who are Willy and Bobo? (p. 32-33) Act II, scene 2 • What news does Bobo bring? (p. 126-129).

  9. George Murchison Act II, scene 1 • Who is George Murchison? (p. 80-86). • Why does George call Beneatha “eccentric”? (p. 80)

  10. Asagai Act I, scene 2 Why does Asagai say “assimilation is so popular in your country” to Beneatha? (p. 63). Act III • How did Asagai define “idealists” and “realists”? (p. 133).

  11. Karl Lindner • Who is Karl Linder, and why does he visit the Youngers’ house? (p. _____)

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