Act 2 Scene 1

Robby Treadwell

Act 2 Scene 1

Period 4

8/27/12

Summary: In the beginning Benetha tries on her outfit that Asaguy gave her. Ruth was shocked and so was Walter because she cut her hair off. A new character is introduced named George Murchison. He is a friend of the Youngers and he takes Benetha out to the theatre. At the end of the scene Mama is talking to Travis and tells him that she bought a new house for the family, and that it is in Clybourne park. The problem is Clybourne Park doesn't have one colored family living there. 

Quotation: Walter- "Why? You want to know why? 'Cause we all tied up in a race of people that don't know how to do nothing but moan, pray and have babies!"

Quotation Significance: In this quote you can really tell the frustration in Walter's voice. Walter is frustrated because he was not expecting this baby, his family is very poor, and because he's drunk. He says everyone in his family just complains, and they just pray that things will get better, but nothing comes out in return.

Reflection: I thought this was a rather odd beginning to the scene. I didn't quite understand what was going with George. I couldn't get out who he was but I guessed he was a family friend according to his skin color. I was surprised that Benetha cut her hair off just for this guy. She must really like him because I don't think she would do that for any guy.  I thought it was really nice of Mama to buy a house for the family considering it was all her money. I don't think that in this new society that they are going to live in that Travis is going to have the privilege to go outside and play. I think he will get treated as an outsider and little kids will act very bratty to him. 

Discussion Question: Why would a house surrounded by black people in that time cost more than a house in a white neighborhood?