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Beneatha In A Raisin In The Sun
Beneatha Younger is a strong-willed, independent, young woman who knows exactly what she wants and she’ll keep fighting till she obtains it. She dreams of being an African-American Doctor which is very rare in her day’s time. Conflict arises when her brother, Walter Younger, loses the money for Beneatha to go to medical school in a investment incident. She thinks very highly of herself and puts herself before others. Acting as a comedic element, Beneatha’s name itself is a play on words because she views everyone as “beneath” her. Because of this outlook she has, evidence shows it restricts her ability to offer love to everyone. Throughout the play she grows and learns in a positive way. Thanks to her two suitors, Joseph Asagai and George Murchison, who encourage Beneatha to listen to people and value their dreams. …show more content…
One thing Beneatha puts high on the trophy stool is her dreams while she considers other’s dreams to be way below on the ground. For example, Beneatha is speaking to her brother, Walter when she says “…Did you dream of yachts on …show more content…
She is very dedicated to her dream of one day becoming a doctor and puts it above everything, including marriage. Beneatha says to her sister Ruth, “ Get over it? What are you talking about, Ruth? Listen, I’m going to be a doctor. I’m not worried about who I’m going to marry yet – if I ever get married. (1.1.268)” This is ironic because throughout the play Beneatha has two men persistently waiting to take her hand in a relationship that could lead to
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