He's a Fool

According to Ms.Johnson Booker T. Washington said, "education has spoiled many a good plow of hands." Meaning that education has made them fools and that there is no reason to get education for Booker T. Mama calls them fools because these guys would probably have no where to go and no hope and won't do anything important for their lives. I think these two are alike in some ways because they both tried to change people's lives and going against people but they both failed.

A Raisin in the Sun Essay Questions

I think Beneatha is searching for a better life by trying to find her identity. She changes her hair style, the way she walks, her attitude and all other looks. She is trying to decide what way is best fit for her living. She's also making a good relationship with Asagai. I think by this Beneatha wanted to gain popularity or get known by many people. When Mama got the check of 10,000$ they could use that to spend it wisely on living or just waste it on commodities and cool things.

I think Mama is searching for a better life by putting order in her house. Mama is basically the boss and tells everyone what to do but is very organized. She takes everything step by step so first she will straighten out the people in the house and then worry about the housing and living. Mama thinks that if she puts order in the house and gets everyone in control she will make life easier. After the check of 10,000$ she could do something smart with the money not spend it with some random thing.