As you read act 1, scene 1, list TWO adjectives to describe the relationship between these groups of characters. Notice the dialogue between the characters and use that dialogue to help you select your adjectives.

Question

Walter and Travis:
Ruth and Walter:
Ruth and Travis:
Walter and Beneatha:
Ruth and Mama:
Beneatha and Mama:

Answer 1

Walter and Travis: Caring, playful
Ruth and Walter: Tense, strained
Ruth and Travis: Nurturing, protective
Walter and Beneatha: Competitive, dismissive
Ruth and Mama: Resentful, distant
Beneatha and Mama: Supportive, educational