What do the dialogue and stage directions in the following lines reveal about the central conflict in the play? Mama: What done got into you, girl? Walter Lee done finally sold you on investing. Ruth: He needs this chance, Lena. Mama: (Frowning deeply) But liquor, honey— (1 point) Responses The family members disagree about how to spend the $10,000. The family members disagree about how to spend the $10,000. Mama doesn’t think Walter should give Travis money. Mama doesn’t think Walter should give Travis money. The family members agree that investing in the liquor store is too expensive. The family members agree that investing in the liquor store is too expensive. Ruth doesn’t want Mama to give Walter any of the $10,000.

Answer 1

The dialogue and stage directions in the lines reveal that Mama is concerned about Walter Lee's involvement with liquor, indicating that the central conflict in the play is the disagreement about investing in the liquor store.