1. The description of the setting, the Younger house, reveals that the Younger family is living in poverty and struggling to make ends meet. The house is small, cramped, and in need of repair, which reflects the family's financial struggles. This setting affects the characters' moods and feelings, as they are constantly worried about money and their future. They are also frustrated with their living conditions, which contributes to their tension and conflicts.
2. Walter is obsessed with money because he sees it as a means to escape poverty and gain respect and power. He wants to invest in a liquor store with his friends and become a successful businessman. This desire is motivated by his feelings of inadequacy and his belief that he needs money to prove himself as a man and provide for his family.
3. When Walter says "set off another bomb yesterday," he could be referring to a recent act of violence or terrorism that he read about in the newspaper. This reference may be related to the video the students watched before reading, which could have been about the history of racial violence and discrimination in America.
4. Walter and Ruth have a complex relationship that is marked by conflict and tension. One moment from the text that illustrates this is when Walter tells Ruth, "I'm thirty-five years old; I've been married eleven years and I got a boy who sleeps in the living room (…) and all I got to give him is stories about how rich white people live" (page 33). This quote shows Walter's frustration with his life and his belief that Ruth does not support his dreams.
5. Beneatha is a young, ambitious, and intelligent woman who is interested in exploring her African heritage and challenging traditional gender roles. She is different from Mama and Ruth in that she is more outspoken and rebellious, and she is not content with the status quo. She is also more interested in education and intellectual pursuits, while Mama and Ruth are more focused on practical matters.
6. When Ruth tells Mama and Beneatha that she is pregnant, Mama is overjoyed and grateful, while Beneatha is shocked and disappointed. Ruth says, "We're going to have a little baby (…) a little girl or boy, maybe" (page 39). Mama responds with tears of joy, saying, "Lord, thank you for my children!" Beneatha, on the other hand, says, "So this is the beginning of the world (…) It makes a difference, Mama. Everything that's ever happened to me!" This exchange shows the different attitudes and priorities of the characters, as well as their varying reactions to the news.
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