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What is Beneatha wearing when she emerges from her bedroom?
What is Beneatha wearing when she emerges from her bedroom?
What does Beneatha consider 'enough of' when she arrogantly turns off the radio?
What does Beneatha consider 'enough of' when she arrogantly turns off the radio?
What does Beneatha shout when she puts on a record and waits ceremoniously for the music to come up?
What does Beneatha shout when she puts on a record and waits ceremoniously for the music to come up?
What does Ruth refer to as 'back to the past'?
What does Ruth refer to as 'back to the past'?
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Which character shows a strong connection to Nigerian culture in this scene?
Which character shows a strong connection to Nigerian culture in this scene?
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Study Notes
Beneatha's Appearance and Actions
- Beneatha emerges from her bedroom wearing African robes.
Beneatha's Opinions and Behaviors
- Beneatha considers 'assimilation' to be 'enough of' when she arrogantly turns off the radio.
- She shouts 'The New Intellectuals!' when putting on a record and waiting ceremoniously for the music to come up.
Ruth's Opinions and Behaviors
- Ruth refers to African clothing and music as 'back to the past'.
Character's Cultural Connection
- Beneatha shows a strong connection to Nigerian culture in this scene.
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Test your knowledge of the iconic play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry with this quiz about Act II : Scene I. See how well you remember the details and dialogue from this significant scene.
