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her from Mama -> but is then grateful that she understands her when she said to her that George is a fool Her love to Asagai - nickname Alaiyo (p.65 1. 12) - is at her happiest with Asagai -> incentivise much more with his interest in African roots - likes him but is unsure about love - they have similarities in the identity and in the education Most important thing - becoming a doctor - having a career Appearance - independent - thick hair - as slim as her brother Her love to George - is at her most depressed and angry with George she has no interest in assimilation into white culture Who is Lena? - in her early 60s - head of the Youngers - lives in a small flat in Chicago - Heer husband "big Walter" died - lost a child Behaviour Lena Younger - supports Beneathas careers -> she safes money - believes in God -> makes her whole family believe in God - dominant - loves her kids - always want to keep the family together Relationship with Walter is worried about Walter and his obsession with money - he doesnt get Mamas money for he liquor store - after a conversation of feeling guilty for his unhappiness -> gave him remaining $6,500 of the insurance money -> to despoil $3,000 for B education and to keep the last $3,500. -> he has to be the head of the family Appearance - full bodied and strong - dark brown face, whiteness of hair - strong face Relationship with Beneatha - is disappointed in her religious beliefs - she doesnt like her attitude in front of Walter Most important thing - always dreamed of having a house with a garden in the back (later then she bought a house of the 10'000 check of life insurances they have waited for a long time) Who is Walter? - middle 30s - lean, intense young man - married to Ruth -> son: Travis -> having another baby - African American man Behaviour Walter Lee - short temper (almost lost control) - always drinking -> depressed, aggressive language - selfish - language: uneducated -> slang, often disrespectful Most important thing - becoming rich - having an own liquor store Appearance Relationship with Ruth - they can not talk to each other anymore as he finds out that Ruth thinks about an abortion - distance between them Relationship with Mama - he thinks that Mama favours others over him -> they get money - feeling that Mama doesnt take care of his dreams -> no support - doesnt feel understood Relationship with Beneatha W is jealous that Mama safes money for her and not for him - they do not really believe in each other - going to medical school is not a suitable option for a young woman Who is Ruth? - around 30 - mother and wife - wants peace in her family - joined family with marriage - got spontaneous pregnant Behaviour Ruth Younger - thankful, caring and kind - does not want to talk with W about his business -> not interested struggles with the decision of an abortion -> Walter doesn't show interested in her life Relationship with Walter - yelling / shouting - no understanding - wants to share her life with him -> he avoids her Most important thing - happy family - having a house -> a room for everyone Appearance - pretty girl - disappointment has begun to hang on her face