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ACT II, SCENE ONE

Vocabulary

eccentric-strange
oppress-to hold back, to prevent from achieving
assimilate-to blend into a group or culture
monologue-to speak thoughts aloud on stage
Prometheus-a Greek god who made man in the image of gods and made him
stand upright
plaintively-pleading
menacingly-threateningly
tentatively-carefully

ACT II, SCENE TWO

Vocabulary

presumably-probably
rebuffs-snubs, rejects
revelation-new, important information
desperation-hopelessness


What are three differences between George Murchison and Joseph
Asagai.

Discuss Beneatha’s definition of assimilationism? How does this
definition create a conflict for Beneatha?

Explain what Walter says about George’s father? Explain why Walter feels
that he and George’s father have a great deal in common?

Discuss what Walter says that illustrates his search for something significant or impressive to do?
What does he do or say to let us know that he is also feeling misunderstood?


Describe Walter and Ruth's relationship based on what they have said.

Explain the news Mama brings home; in addition, explain why Ruth and Walter react as
they do? Show how this is both good news and bad news?

Do you think that Walter’s reaction to Mama is justified basend on his closing statement, “What do you need me…” ? Fully explain your answer.

ACT II, SCENE TWO

1. Describe the differences between Beneatha and George concerning studying/ education.
Explain how the argument ends?
2. Explain what Beneatha refers to when she thanks her mother for understanding her. Be specific in explaing what she means.
3. Describe Walter’s attitude about his job. Because of his angst, what does
he attempt to do?