Harlem + Raisin

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  1. 2. this is the type of dance that Beneatha pretends to do for Walter
  2. 4. was hard-working and loved his children
  3. 8. family last name for the main characters
  4. 10. from a Florida town that had all black residents and government officials; interested in African folklore
  5. 12. sister to Walter; hopes to be a doctor one day
  6. 15. this flaming object is pretended to be thrown by Walter
  7. 16. cares for a little plant that doesn't get much sunlight
  8. 17. what the check that is coming soon is for
  9. 19. country of origin for Asagai
  10. 23. another of the things that is celebrated with the Harlem Renaissance
  11. 24. one of the things that is celebrated with the Harlem Renaissance
  12. 25. the nickname that means "one for whom bread is not enough"
  13. 26. from Missouri originally, but moved to New York to study at Columbia University; used street jazz sounds to depict urban black life
  14. 28. the usual breakfast because it is cheap
  15. 29. a neighborhood in NYC where many black people lived
  16. 30. city in which the play is set
  17. 32. this is something that Beneatha has, that Walter does not have
  18. 33. the direction of movement of Black Americans during the Great Migration
  19. 34. a rich and conceited college student who ignores Walter
  20. 35. Walter says that this is what "life" is
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  1. 1. a description of the neighborhood where Mama buys a house
  2. 3. a Harlem Renaissance major idea
  3. 5. from Atlanta but moved to Washington, D.C. after marriage; hosted gatherings of artists in her home
  4. 6. child of Ruth and Walter
  5. 7. this is how George treats Walter when Walter tries to talk business
  6. 9. pregnant and considering abortion
  7. 11. one of the things that is celebrated with the Harlem Renaissance
  8. 13. gives Beneatha African robes and records of African music
  9. 14. this is one of the reasons that Mama wants to have a house
  10. 18. offers money for the house that Mama bought
  11. 20. this is Walter's job
  12. 21. from Jamaica; most famous poem is about fighting oppression
  13. 22. this is what Walter does when he gets stressed
  14. 27. the living area for the family
  15. 31. wants to invest in a liquor store with friends