... learning her heritage to Africa is the most important thing in her life. The amount she likes man is determined on the amount he gives her. This is shown in her discussion with mother when she speaks of only going out with George Murchinson ... out Asagai's name unneccessarily slow: AS...AG...GAI. The next way Beneatha's pride gets in the way of respecting her mother's intelligence is when she asks her mom not to "ask any ignorant questions about Africa...". This insults Mama while making Beneatha look well ... of little things slide, like when Benetha's "intellectual pride" gets in th...

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• Grade Level: High School