Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Act 2 Scene 2 Notes

George tries to kiss Beneatha but she moves away
George heavily implies that guys don’t want girls for their personality but instead for their looks
Beneatha is appreciative of her Mama for understanding her
The Youngers do NOT like Mrs. Johnson
Mrs. Johnson informs the youngers that in the news that colored people were bombed out of their place
Mama informs Mrs. Johnson that they are not intending to get bombed by moving away
Mrs. Johnson tells Mama that she is going to pray to God that nothing bad will happen to them
Mrs. Johnson feels Benatha was rude to her but Mama defends Benatha by saying she had to go to the bathroom
Mrs. Johnson tells the Youngers that Benatha was the only one in the family to make something of herself
Mama and Mrs. Johnson never really agree
Ruth tries to talk behind Mrs. Jonsons back once she leaves but Mama makes her stop
Ruth lies to Walters boss saying he has been very sick
Ruth informs Walter that if he does not go to work the following day that they are going to replace him
Ruth is very concerned that Walter is going to lose his job but Walter is not as concerned
Mama tells Walter she now trusts him with the money
Travis immediately thinks Walter is drunk
Walter speaks to Travis in a very sweet tone
Walter wants Travis to have bigger dreams than being a bus driver like daddy
Walter tells Travis his dreams about becoming wealthy

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