George Murchinson is a rich man. He and his family are
quite snobbish because of their wealthy status. He is a college
prep.
Beneatha states that the only thing worse than rich,
white people is rich colored folk. Although Beneatha is dating George, she prefers
Asagai. She only dates George to pass the time away. He does take her to the theater,
and she enjoys that. When she comes out of her room dressed in African clothes, he makes
fun. He says that they are going to the theater, not going to be in it. Beneatha resents
his comments. That is why she prefers to be with
Asagai.
Asagai is from Nigeria. He still has his Yoruba
accent. He respects his homeland so much until he refuses to assimilate. He gives
Beneatha clothes from Africa. He realizes that Beneatha is truly interested in her
African roots. Asagai truly cares about Beneatha and he asks her to go with him to
Africa.
Beneatha prefers to be with Asagai becasue he is
down-to-earth. He does not keep up a facade. He is a real man who has sincere, genuine
feelings for Beneatha and he is teaching her about his homeland.
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