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Act II Scene 1 Notes

Act II Scene 1 Notes. Walter and Beneatha’s “show.” Why is it happening? How does Walter really feel about George? Why does Walter want to have him as an acquaintance? Prometheus Ruth and Walter TALK! Mama’s plans- 406 Clybourne Park why is this such a big deal?. Act 2 Scene 2.

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Act II Scene 1 Notes

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  1. Act II Scene 1 Notes Walter and Beneatha’s “show.” Why is it happening? How does Walter really feel about George? Why does Walter want to have him as an acquaintance? Prometheus Ruth and Walter TALK! Mama’s plans- 406 Clybourne Park why is this such a big deal?

  2. Act 2 Scene 2 George and Beneatha’s wants in a relationship Mrs. Johnson-purpose. Why was she taken out? Walter handling his anger Mama’s decision What will Walter do? Which character does this remind you of from another book? Mama’s SUPPORT for Beneatha and Walter

  3. Act II Scene III Complete change in the Younger household Karl Lindner and the “Welcoming Committee” Symbolism-plant-”It expresses me.” Moving Day presents Bobo’s News-What happened to the money?

  4. Realism Beneatha Personal Example: (p.134) Walter Political Example: P.133-134 Corrupt people in power Idealism Asagai Personal Example: (p.135) His achievements even though he is from Africa Political Example P. 135-136) Independence is a step forward regardless of the outcome Act III Notes

  5. Response to the loss • Mama: About to give up on the dream; “Just aimed too high all the time” • Ruth: Going to keep the baby and work really hard just to move • Beneatha: Bitter-blames Walter for everything • Walter: Wants to take the money from Lindner-make up for his mistake; Takers vs. Tooken

  6. Theme: Importance of Family • What does Mama say about family? P.145 • “There is always something left to love…when he is at his lowest and can’t believe in himself ‘cause the world done whipped him so!”

  7. How does Walter change from the beginning of the act to the end? • Beginning (p.140-144) What does the family think of this decision? • Wants to get the money back from Lindner-family believes this is a disgrace • “I come from five generations of people who were slaves and sharecroppers-but ain’t nobody pay ‘em no money that was a way of telling us we wasn’t fit to walk the earth. We ain’t never been that poor…we ain’t never been that-dead inside.”

  8. How does Walter change from the beginning of the act to the end? • End (p.146-149) • Walter finally becomes a man and stands up for his family • “We come from people who had a lot of pride. I mean-we are very proud people. And that’s my sister over there and she’s going to be a doctor” • “We have decided to move into our house because my father…he earned it for us brick by brick.”

  9. Symbolism • Mama’s Plant • What does it symbolize? • She almost leaves it behind-it represents their old dreams • Comes back for it-represents the vitality of the family and that you never stop dreaming

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