Act II, Scene ii Questions

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by Bich Hop (Helen) Nguyen -
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1. Beneatha sees George as materialistic and shallow, Mama advises her to look deeper into people before judging them.


2.

a. Enthusiastic - showing intense excitement or interest
b. Overbearing - excessively controlling or domineering
c. Sanctimonious - making a show of being morally superior to others
d. Duplicitous - deceitful; dishonest; two-faced
e . Intrusive- tending to intrude (invade privacy)
f . Instigative- provoking or encouraging actions that cause trouble or unrest
g . Racist- holding prejudice against individuals based on their race


3.Walter feels trapped when he expresses his frustration about his life circumstances at the age of thirty-five.


4.Travis asking Walter if he is drunk shows Travis' awareness of potential issues within their family dynamics related to alcoholism, adding depth to both characters in the play "A Raisin in the Sun."