Question 1

George jokingly calls Walter the name Prometheus after they discuss business ideas. What is Prometheus a reference (allusion) to?

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The name of a Greek god who was eternally punished by other gods for bringing the power of fire to the human race.

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The title of a Greek play where the antagonist (or villain) is named Prometheus for his evil actions towards fellow humans.

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The name of a character in Shakespeare whose arrogance cost him his fortune and family.

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The name of a city in Athens, Greece, where there was a famous battle.

Question 2

In what way does Ruth's outwardly joyful reaction to Mama’s big news contrast Ruth's overall character throughout the play?

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Ruth expresses emotional release and relief about moving by saying "good riddance" to the apartment, whereas she is reserved about her other opinions throughout the play.

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Ruth is joyful about the move to the new house, but she is naturally sad to leave the apartment where her family has lived for so many years together.

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Ruth is joyful that they will be remaining in their current apartment as a family, as this reflects her main concern that the family stay together under one roof.

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Ruth is outgoing and joyful about the move to the new house, similarly to her joyful and outgoing character during the other major actions of the play.

Question 3

What piece of textual evidence (quote) would help to identify the conflict within Walter and Ruth’s marriage?

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Walter: "How we gets to the place where we scared to talk softness to each other. Why you think it got to be like that?" (Act II, scene i)

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Ruth: "You know – you know what we did last night? Me and Walter Lee?…(Smiling to herself) We went to the movies." (Act II, scene iii)

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Ruth: "Shallow – what do you mean he’s shallow? He’s rich!…Well – what other qualities a man got to have to satisfy you, little girl?" (Act I, scene i)

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Walter: "Baby, don’t nothing happen for you in this world ‘less you pay somebody off!" (Act I, scene i)

Question 4

Examine the protagonist, Walter. How does he act before Mama gives him the money? How does his behavior change after being entrusted with this money?

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Walter acts hopeless and misses three days of work before Mama gives him the money. Afterwards, his spirits are momentarily lifted and he speaks to Travis of the future.

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Walter reconciles with Ruth, recognizing the his errors and single-mindedness about his business after he receives the money.

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Walter accepts that Mama does not agree with his desire to open a liquor store, and he moves onto another business idea with his partners.

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Walter is outwardly angry before Mama gives him the money, but then he regrets his behavior after she entrusts him with the remainder of the life insurance money.

Question 5

When Walter tells Travis that he wants to "hand him the world," what sort of life is Walter envisioning for his family?

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A life built upon the success of his business, with a fine house, nice cars, and harmony between himself and Ruth. He imagines a world of possibilities for his son's future.

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A life that is built upon the hard work of a blue collar profession, where he can pass the family trade onto his son when he turns seventeen.

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A life that is built upon the mutual success of himself and his sister Beneatha in achieving their dreams.

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A life that is built upon retiring that year and committing to leisure and his hobbies.

Question 6

Why does Mr. Lindner come to the Younger’s apartment, and what "financial arrangement" does he offer the Younger family?

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Representing Clybourne Park Association, Mr. Lidner makes an offer to buy the house back from the Younger family, due to the collective racial prejudice of the Clybourne Community residents .

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Mr. Lindner has also placed an offer on the house in Clybourne Park, and he indicates that he is ready to enter into a bidding war for the house.

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Mr. Lindner comes to the apartment to welcome the Younger Family to the Clybourne Park Neighborhood as part of the welcoming committee.

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Mr. Linder came to return some of the down payment for the house (as the realtor), because Mama had originally overpaid for the house.

Question 7

At the end of Act 2, what are Beneatha’s feelings about George Murchison as a suitor?

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She believes he is "a fool," and that he does not care about her goal to be a doctor.

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She seems to be more interested in his financial status than in his eligibility as a suitor.

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She believes that he is in love with another woman, and she is jealous of their dates.

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After many dates, she appears to be falling more in love with him as Act 2 concludes.

Question 8

What news does Bobo bring about the status liquor license & store, and how do Walter and Mama react to this news?

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Their partner Willy has run off with their invested money, and Mama realizes Walter invested the remaining $6,500 in the business. Both Mama and Walter are in agony.

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Bobo suggests that he and Walter buy a restaurant instead of a liquor store. Mama thinks this is a more suitable idea, but Walter is committed to the original plan.

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The liquor store is an instant success. Walter is delighted, and even Mama admits she is proud of this news for her son.

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The state of Chicago is stalled in processing liquor licenses, and Mama and Walter both become impatient to get the business started.

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