"Everyday Use" DUE TUES. DEC. 4 @8:15 a.m.

[Mr. Daiss]

Please respond to this prompt and another student's response for full credit.

Think about A Raisin in the Sun after you read this story. In what ways is Dee similar to Beneatha? Is Mrs. Johnson (the narrator) at all like Mama? How?  How does each story, "Everyday Use" and A Raisin in the Sun, give readers a different idea of the importance of cultural heritage?

[aletaylor]

The twos stories are very much alike but have different characters and a different scenario. In both stories the houses are messed up and they need to move. One of the houses gets burned down and the other one is just in very bad shape. In both stories they move to a new house either because they have to cause there other house burned down or because there are too many people and the house is in very bad shape. Beneatha and Dee both either want to go to school or have already been in school. They also both are changing how their personalities used to be and acting more like their heritage. Changing the way the dress and the way they look. Mrs. Johnson and Mama are alike in how they are protective of their family. It’s important to know your heritage because you need to be different from everyone else and not the same as everyone, be your own person.

On Sunday, December 2, 2012 2:06:18 PM UTC-5, Mr. Daiss wrote:

[gparsons]

         I agree with alex about this. In both stories they are living in hard times and there is a daughter. this daughter (Beneatha and Dee) are changing their personality and chaging how they dress so that they can be more like their heritage. They also changed who they are because of a man. The mamas in both stories are simlar in that that they take care of their family and try to keep pea ce. they are also protective and love their family. I think it is important to know where you come from and learn about your heritage, but don't change for wrong reasons. change for you and no one else.

[dclaxton]

Dee is similar to Beneatha because she doesn't want to assimilate with society.  She even changes her name to an African sounding tribal name.  She comes to Mama's house to get things made by hand to take with her.  The narrator wants the best for her family like in Raisin in the Sun.  It shows that some people want to embrace their heritage and also the characters are proud of their heritage and show it in the ways they talk, the clothes they wear, and sometimes their names.  It can be important to embrace your cultural heritage to a certain extent like in both stories.

On Sunday, December 2, 2012 2:06:18 PM UTC-5, Mr. Daiss wrote:

[gfrick]

they are simaler to each other in that, they are relatively poor african americans that live in a very run down house, with little hope of a recovery. Mrs. Jonson like mama just want peace in the house. IN both stories the change their ideals to suit afrocentrism going back to where hey came from.

[gfrick]

I agree with Alex taylor in the fact of their similarity of the state of each hous.

 

 

[mnelson]

In both stories, the families are having hard times. Their daughters are the same because they are changing their ways because they want to act more like their heritage. They change the way they dress and their appearances. The mothers in both the stories are loving to their families and try to keep everything peaceful. They try to be productive and make sure nothing bad happens. Both mothers hide the fact that they are not doing well money wise to their families to provide hope. I think culture and heritage are important because it's who you are and it's where you came from.

On Sunday, December 2, 2012 2:06:18 PM UTC-5, Mr. Daiss wrote:

[mstroud]

These two stories are alike in many ways. They are both going through hard times. They both have houses that are messed up.. which in one gets burned down and the others just in terrible shape. Also in both stories they have daughters that are trying to change the way they dress and act according to their heritage. They try to act different to please a man also . The moms in the stories also act a like. They try and keep peace and are the leaders of the families. It's important to know where you came from, but also to keep true to who you are.

On Sunday, December 2, 2012 2:06:18 PM UTC-5, Mr. Daiss wrote:

[mnelson]

I agree with Alex about the surroundings and the families situation. They both are having trouble being a colored family during that time period.

On Monday, December 3, 2012 10:51:50 AM UTC-5, aletaylor wrote:

[mstroud]

I agree with Grayson. Both of these stories it shows the struggle of this family. They both have daughters that try to relate to their heritage and impress a man. In both stories is also shows how the mom is the leader of the family and tries to keep the peace throughout the family and story.

        

[rcowart]

Raisin in the Sun and Everyday use are very similar. I agree with Alex on everything she says. Alex hits about all the main points. Beneatha and Dee are very much alike. They each have school as a main priority in life. They both want to get a good education and become something that they want to be in life. Alex points out that both the girls change in personality, that they want to be more like their heritage. Beneatha changes by drerssing up like her heritage and such by changing her hair to look just like the Nigerian women. Dee changes also by the way she dresses. Each family is shocked of what the two girls do and how much they changed. I do believe that Mrs. Johnson and Mama are alot alike. They each have the same set of tone in their voice and the way they talk to people. Both Mama and Mrs. Johnson have alot of kindness in their heart and they care for just about everyone. Everyday Use and a Raisin in the Sun give readers a different ideas of the importance of cultural heritage in many different ways. I agree with Grayson on how she points out that you should know where you came from and be apart of it, but you should not change who you are for someoneels or perhaps for your heritage.

On Sunday, December 2, 2012 2:06:18 PM UTC-5, Mr. Daiss wrote:

[Jasmine Lee]

Beneatha from “A Raisin in the Sun” and Dee from “Everyday Use” are similar because they both come from families with deep cultures, history, and tradition, but the two of them are trying to change themselves to impress a guy.  Ms. Johnson and Mama are very much alike because they both want to protect and keep the peace in their families.  I agree with Grayson, you should know where you come from and to learn about your heritage. Plus, why change yourself for someone else, if the person doesn’t like you…sounds like a personal problem to me.

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[hyun]

I agree with most people. Dee is very similar to Beneatha. Even though it had different characters, both families are poor and their houses are in bad shapes. I think that Dee isn't very bitter (I might be wrong because I couldn't really understand the story) like Beneatha even though Beneatha changes through the story. But both of them are trying to get real and good education and trying not to be assimilationist. Just like Jasmine said Dee even changed her name. Even though Mrs. Johnson and Mama have very different appearances, Mrs. Johnson and Mama is also alike. They love their family and is protective of their family even through tough times. You can never change your real cultural heritage and it is very important because you shouldn't be like others when you can't be like them and you need to be different.

On Sunday, December 2, 2012 11:06:18 AM UTC-8, Mr. Daiss wrote:

[nkelley]

I noticed various similarities between the two stories. Dee is similar to Beneatha in a couple of different ways; for one, she is more interested in the outside world and bigger things rather than being satisfied with the things that go on inside her family. For another, she seems very discontent with the way her family is set up. Mama and Mrs. Johnson are alike in some ways, and both are different from their respective older daughters (Beneatha and Dee). The mothers like being with their family, and all around try to keep a positive attitude in every situation. There are reasons for both Mama/Mrs. Johnson's and Beneatha/Dee's perspectives to be viable as ways of living. The first perspective can be beneficial if you prefer staying at home, living simply, and spending lots of time with your family. The second would help if you're more outgoing, and like to make the most of what the world has to offer, as long as you don't get carried away.

On Sunday, December 2, 2012 2:06:18 PM UTC-5, Mr. Daiss wrote:

[Nathaniel "Naythanyull" Kelley]

It is true that one of the main reasons the daughters are trying to change is in order to impress someone. I think the aspect of having someone there to encourage their change from tradition could further spur their decision. I hope Mr. Daiss still regards this reply even though it doesn't begin with "I agree with blah blah blah..."

[rirappa]

These books are both similar to me. In both A Raisin in the Sun and "Everyday Use" the families are moving into new houses because the house they were living in is either burnt down or is in bad condition. Many of the characters in the book are also basically the same. Dee and Beneatha are very similar to each other because both of them are strong independent people. Dee has her own fashion sense just like Beneatha because both wear the clothing that was in their homeland at one point. They both are against assimilists because they feel like that is too mainstream and people should be proud of who they are and go back to who they are. They both also got changed by a man who easy going and fun but knows African culture. In both books they may be changing themselves because they want to impress a guy. I think that they are because Beneatha is very boring around George but around African boy she is very very outgoing and nice. Mama and Mrs. Johnson are very much a like as well. This is because they both want peace in the house and they try to do that in anyway. Mrs. Johnson shows this when she learns of the new name for Dee and she wants to learn it so she can call Dee that name. She also worried about Dee hating Maggie. I think another parallel in this book is Travis and Maggie they are kind of the care-free ones under the parents. They are happy and they get praise from their Mamas.   

[sperry]

There were several similarities in the stories. Dee is like to Beneatha in a couple of different ways. She is more interested in the outside world and big goals, not family tradition. She also seems very unhappy with her family. The Johnsons are alike in some ways, and both are different from their daughters. The mothers like being with their family more, yet both stay happy, no matter what is going on. There are reasons for the Johnson's and Beneatha/Dee's perspectives to be ways of life. The first can be beneficial if you prefer staying at home (like COLE), living simply, and spending lots of time with your family. The second would help if you're more outgoing, and like to make the most of your life.

[rirappa]

I agree with Jasmine because I do think that the girls try to change themselves for the boys that talk about this African stuff. I think that is why they are trying to change though Jasmine, so that the person does like them but I still don't know what they are trying to gain from this relationship to me that is how it feels that both of the girls are trying to gain something.

 

[sperry]

I disagree with Jasmine, as i think the the two of them are not really changing to impress a guy, but instead want to be better in life, like a resolution. And i am not sure mama wants to keep da pease anymore...

[Nathaniel "Naythanyull" Kelley]

I agree with... wait. This is just my post with slightly different wording. I CALL PLAGIARISM.

[aletaylor]

I agree with Rachel. The stuff  she points outs is so true.  

On Sunday, December 2, 2012 2:06:18 PM UTC-5, Mr. Daiss wrote:

[tpatten]

Both of these stories are remarkably similar. Both the families are having a difficult time. The houses are in bad shape and they need to move. Both Dee and Beneatha are educated. In the story, both girls seemed to have changed their personalities because they don’t want to assimilate to society. They seemed to act and dress more like their heritage. Mrs. Johnson and mama are alike in kindness and being protective of their families. I agree with Alex. She hit all of the main points.

On Sunday, December 2, 2012 2:06:18 PM UTC-5, Mr. Daiss wrote:

[lreed]

I agree with Alexs statement about the houses being so similar in the way thy they are both in need of new houses. 
Dee is similar to Beneatha because she wants to go to school and get an education. Both she and Beneatha are in school, they also want ro become more like their descendants by changing their apperance, they don't want to be assimilated to their society.    Both stories really are very similar, and so are Mrs. Johnson and Mama. They try to keep things peaceful between the family. Both of them try to hide the fact that their money isn't too well at this point. Culture and heritage are important because they teach you where you came from and how things were before our time.    

[jwestcott]

Both stories are similar in their own ways. Beneatha, like Dee, has their own "style" and ways of doing and thinking things. They both want to achieve success in life, and to belong in modern society. However, they try to change themselves to be like their ancient cultures and customs, while they chide anyone who openly tries to make them change in some way or another. Mrs. Johnson and Mama are alike in the sense that they are the ones keeping the family together, and are always trying to keep peace. They both seem to cling to the ways of their former life and generation, living in almost a rustic way. In both stories the main family has cultural and economic issues. In Raisin in the Sun, the author makes the issue with Beneatha seeking out her cultural heritage seem like she is being ridiculous. In Everyday Use, the author makes it look like it is great and productive to seek and be like those from your cultural heritage. However, it is up to the reader to make the decision on their own to form their opinions on this. It is good to know one's background, but it isn't required to conform to their ways of life.

[kdoerksen]

Dee and Beneatha are similar in the way that they both do not really no their identity. Beneatha shows this in the way she claims she is not assimilating to multiple cultures. She does this, even though she does not have a culture she calls her own and she almost seems to be trying different cultures in the way talks to her Nigerian friend. Dee also seems to be trying to be her own person and amount to more than just a simple life like her mother, just like Beneatha. Mama and the Narrator both have a desire to live simply. Mama just wants peace in her house, while the narrator wants to have a normal life of day to day labor.

[kdoerksen]

I agree with what Jonanthan Wescott said, but I think many students have missed something in the comparison with Beneatha and Dee. Althought Wescott described them of having their own style and ambitions, which is true, it is important to point out neither of them know exactly what they want to do or who they want to be. This probably play into the story on whether Beneatha 's dreams live or die in Raisin in the Sun.

[Westcott]

I agree with many people, especially Nathaniel. He discussed really well about the conflicts between the ways of living within each family. The elders, the mama's, like to be simplistic, and do not care about material possessions or high living. They are content where they are. The daughters, Beneatha and Dee, are very irritated with their mother's views on living styles. They prefer to work for an education and success, and love the results that it provides for them. They both prefer to distance themselves from their families, and are definitely achieving this by seeking their cultural heritage. While it would be interesting to see if everyone did as such, I personally would dislike it, as it takes away from the personal traits, characteristics, and personality of the individuals themselves, and would make life just as much the same everywhere each and every day, making it dull and tasteless. While I do not entirely disagree with either Steven or Jasmine on this particular issue (seeking cultural heritage to be noticed by another person), there is very little proof to tell us either. Asagai hints at this idea in Scene 2(?), but besides that there is nothing else to prove either idea. It is more than likely though, to do this for specific attention, yet is also likely just to do it solely for pure curiosity.

[Westcott]

Great point, Kaden!

[zallen]

Dee is similar to Beneatha in a few ways. One way that Dee is similar is that she is jealous of the things that other people have.  For example, money.  All of the white people have a lot of money and her family does not. Another way that Dee is similar is she is all about her African heritage. She wants to be more like her ancestors. For example, the way they dress, their hair styles, and how they talk. Mrs. Johnson is a lot like Mama in a few ways. One way is that she is the head of the house. Whatever she says goes and thats the end of it. The two stories show that it is good to be proud of where you came from and that it is okay to try and be more like your ancestors or your heritage. 

[pdaugherty]

In both of these stories, they talk about being poor and being african american. They have are similar in this way because they both come from the same backgrounds.  They are also similar in the way that they are both of the same social class as they are both poor.

[pdaugherty]

I agree with alex, the two stories are very much alike.

[wkerdasha]

On Sunday, December 2, 2012 2:06:18 PM UTC-5, Mr. Daiss wrote:

Please respond to this prompt and another student's response for full credit.

These stories are very similar to each other in many ways. Both of the families are going through rough times and there houses are disfunctional. The two stories both have daughters that are trying to change the way that they look and dress. Both of the daughters try to act different to make a man happy. The moms also act alike peace keepers and the ones who are the leaders of the families in these two stories. You should know what you're family heritage is, but you should also live like you normally do. I agree with Grayson that both of the families are struggling. Both of the families have daughters that are trying to impress a man. Also in both stories how the mother of the family always is trying to keep peace throughout the family and during the story

[kparys]

Every day use and raisin in the sun are very similar. this is true of the many dreams that the characters attempt to accomplish throughout the story. also, in both stories, they have to move on to a new home and life. this occurs b/c they either cannot afford it and thier are too many people, or in everyday use, the burning of thier house. Dee is similar to banetha in many ways. they both want to fullfill a dream of becoming someone taht people look up to, and making a name for themselves. Banetha and dee also want to eventually either go to college, or in banetha's case, become a doctor and be able to help her family. These two stories constantly show how someone at the "bottom" of society will give whatever it takes to remember their cultural heritage, and not to form to the level society has put them at. both of the moms in these two stories are similar in that they want to constantly provide for them, and want only what is best for them. they show thier love for their children by giving up almost everything they have to help them suceed.

[cwilliamson]

I hate this story with a passion. I see very few similarities with the stories.  First of all they take place in to completely different places and all of the people in the stories are completely different other than the similarities between Beneatha and the chick with the really long name. I disliked this story it was about a stupid quilt and I thought it was extremely boring and irrelevant to today's life therefore lacking complete value and likability because it is one of those stories that is good at the time it was written but doesn't hold up all in all it was very disappointing and I hated it a raisin in the sun is a much better story because it holds up today and you can relate to it because they are a normal family and i disagree with everyone else's posts stating how similar the two stories are 

On Sunday, December 2, 2012 2:06:18 PM UTC-5, Mr. Daiss wrote:

Please respond to this prompt and another student's response for full credit.

[kparys]

I agree with jasmine and grayson when they say that you dont have to change for others. these two stories emphasise that in modern society, you must always remember your heritage and who you truely are. these two stories show that God gave you certain talents for a reson, and people like mama would give anything to see her daughters become of somthing in thier life. the men in this story contantly dream of becoming big, and thier dreams are not hat far fetched. i also agree that in the process of giving it your all, you MUST stay true to your self, and never forget who you truly are.

[jocoates]

Dee is very similar to Beneatha.  They are both obsessed with their African heritage.  Dee changes her name to Wangeri Leewanika Kemanjo because she did not want to have a name that originated from the people who oppressed her.  In A Raisin in the Sun, Beneatha doesn’t change her name, but she does have an African nickname: Alaiyo.  Beneatha seems to like the idea of embracing her ancestry in Africa, but Dee seems to be actually living life as her ancestors did.  Dee is a lot more serious about defending her culture than Beneatha.  In my opinion, Mrs. Johnson isn’t as strong-willed as Mama is.  Mama will not be sassed by her children, but Mrs. Johnson seems to be “bullied” by her own daughter.  The only thing they have in common is that they both have rebellious children.  “Everyday Use” gives the idea that you must preserve as much objects from your past as possible to embrace your origins.  In A Raisin in the Sun, it emphasizes the idea of not assimilating with the majority to preserve your ancestral past.

 

[ttriplett]

Both of the families in each story are experiencing rough times. Each live in squallier and are having to find a new way of housing. Each daughter in the stories are struggling to discover their identities. They are each assimilating to the culture around them and are being pushed to be their own person. Mama and Mrs. Johnson care very much about their families, and are very protective of them.The main struggle of these stories are that you are you, so do you.

[jocoates]

I disagree with you Kaden.  I believe the reason Dee and Beneatha are acting gung-ho about their African heritage is because they have finally found an identity they can be proud of.  In both of these stories, the black characters seem to be ashamed of their color and place in society.  They are not proud that they live in a crummy home because they have a crummy job.  They have a crummy job because they are in the lower class of society.  They are in the lower class of society because of their skin color.  I think Dee and Beneatha are ashamed of being associated with the race of African Americans, so they went out and found an identity that they could be proud of.  However, I do agree with your statement on Mama and Mrs. Johnson.

 

[aherndon]

Dee and Beneatha are similar because they both do not want to conform with the customs of the country they live in.  This is also known as assimilation.  Mrs. Johnson is definitely like Mama.  They both want the best for their families and they do not want anything bad to happen to them and their relatives.  Both of these stories describe the importance of knowing your cultural heritage.  It is very important to know your roots and know where your ancestors came from.  It gives you a sense of who you really are.

[rgarvin]

Dee and Beneatha are both alike and not alike in several ways. Dee and Beneatha either went through school or are in school. They both suddenly change and become very interested with their heritage, a little too interested. They are different at the same time, Dee grew up on open land and Beneatha grew up in the city. Dee seemingly has more money that Beneatha and quite frankly is just a brat. Mrs. Johnson and Mama are very alike. They both show interest in church and family lifestyle. They both are widows and are the head of their family. In both stories they comment on the importance of family heritage, but also note to not take it too far. Make your heritage apart of your life but don't completely change your lifestyle. 

I like the Rich comments about both Mama and Mrs. Johnson are both after the same interest of keeping peace throughout their household. 

[aherndon]

I agree with rich when he points out that Travis and Maggie are another great parallel.  I also agree with him when he points out that Mama and Mrs. Johnson both want peace in their households.

On Monday, December 3, 2012 7:03:25 PM UTC-5, rirappa wrote:

These books are both similar to me. In both A Raisin in the Sun and "Everyday Use" the families are moving into new houses because the house they were living in is either burnt down or is in bad condition. Many of the characters in the book are also basically the same. Dee and Beneatha are very similar to each other because both of them are strong independent people. Dee has her own fashion sense just like Beneatha because both wear the clothing that was in their homeland at one point. They both are against assimilists because they feel like that is too mainstream and people should be proud of who they are and go back to who they are. They both also got changed by a man who easy going and fun but knows African culture. In both books they may be changing themselves because they want to impress a guy. I think that they are because Beneatha is very boring around George but around African boy she is very very outgoing and nice. Mama and Mrs. Johnson are very much a like as well. This is because they both want peace in the house and they try to do that in anyway. Mrs. Johnson shows this when she learns of the new name for Dee and she wants to learn it so she can call Dee that name. She also worried about Dee hating Maggie. I think another parallel in this book is Travis and Maggie they are kind of the care-free ones under the parents. They are happy and they get praise from their Mamas.   

[jkramer]

A Raisin in the Sun and Everyday Use both display examples of importance of cultural heritage and family. Dee, the oldest daughter, is similar to Beneatha in many ways. Dee, like Beneatha, went to school to pursue a higher level of education. Dee is also very in touch with her cultural heritage in a similar way as Beneatha. Dee even went to the extreme as to change her name to Wangero Leewanika Kemanjo. Though Beneatha may not have gone to this extreme yet, she is still very hypnotized by her heritage and loves to prance around her Nigerian robes, which is similar to the brightly colored dress that Dee wears. Mrs. Johnson is like Mama because of the fact that she loves her family dearly and wants them to get along and love each other. When their old house is burned down she rescues Maggie showing her extensive love for her and her willingness to sacrifice to keep her loved ones safe. Mama is very concerned with the welfare of her family and will go to any extent to keep them at peace and happy. Both stories are great examples of the importance of cultural heritage and both display a different idea of it. In A Raisin in the Sun, Beneatha takes pride in her heritage and displays a true love and interest in it, while her family does not really share the same view. In Everday Use, Dee is very accepting of her background and is even willing to change her name to respect her cultural heritage, although her family may take some time to get used to it.

[jkramer]

I agree with Rachel when she says that both of the girls change their personalites so that they will no longer conform to their society and rather they will go back to their heritage. I also like the point she made about how much the girls change and the shock of their families when they first see them. Also when Beneatha changes her hair is a great example of her changing to be more like her heritage. Mrs. Johnson and Mama do have a similar tone and atitude throughout the story, which is another interesting point. I also think that Grayson was right in saying that one should not change their entire self to conform to their society or even their heritage, but rather be their own person.
On Monday, December 3, 2012 11:49:16 AM UTC-5, rcowart wrote:

Raisin in the Sun and Everyday use are very similar. I agree with Alex on everything she says. Alex hits about all the main points. Beneatha and Dee are very much alike. They each have school as a main priority in life. They both want to get a good education and become something that they want to be in life. Alex points out that both the girls change in personality, that they want to be more like their heritage. Beneatha changes by drerssing up like her heritage and such by changing her hair to look just like the Nigerian women. Dee changes also by the way she dresses. Each family is shocked of what the two girls do and how much they changed. I do believe that Mrs. Johnson and Mama are alot alike. They each have the same set of tone in their voice and the way they talk to people. Both Mama and Mrs. Johnson have alot of kindness in their heart and they care for just about everyone. Everyday Use and a Raisin in the Sun give readers a different ideas of the importance of cultural heritage in many different ways. I agree with Grayson on how she points out that you should know where you came from and be apart of it, but you should not change who you are for someoneels or perhaps for your heritage.

[nbowden]

Dee and Beneatha are both prominent characters in the story and are both discontent with the way things are going in their lives. They want bigger and better but are restrained by the responsibilities of their families. Mrs. Johnson is kind of like Mama because she is sort of a motherly figure or at least that is what it sounds like. And they want you to see that tradition is different with every culture and that if you don't respect your cultures and traditions and your family then no lineage will ever be passed down besides biologically.

[nbowden]

I agree with Nate here, he's completely right about the different perspectives that each story gives you. 

On Monday, December 3, 2012 6:44:43 PM UTC-5, Nathaniel "Naythanyull" Kelley wrote:

I noticed various similarities between the two stories. Dee is similar to Beneatha in a couple of different ways; for one, she is more interested in the outside world and bigger things rather than being satisfied with the things that go on inside her family. For another, she seems very discontent with the way her family is set up. Mama and Mrs. Johnson are alike in some ways, and both are different from their respective older daughters (Beneatha and Dee). The mothers like being with their family, and all around try to keep a positive attitude in every situation. There are reasons for both Mama/Mrs. Johnson's and Beneatha/Dee's perspectives to be viable as ways of living. The first perspective can be beneficial if you prefer staying at home, living simply, and spending lots of time with your family. The second would help if you're more outgoing, and like to make the most of what the world has to offer, as long as you don't get carried away.

[jpark]

I agree with how everyone is saying that Dee and Beneatha are similar to each other. In both Raisin in the Sun and Everyday Use, both families have hard times in their household. Beneatha and Dee come from families that are rich in culture, history and traditions but Beneatha and Dee try to find a different way and be different to break from their families’ custom and be a different individual. Dee’s family consists of her mother and younger sister, Maggie. Mother and Maggie are very into family tradition and they live simply. Dee likes to be into the latest fashions and trends but when world cultures become the new ‘it’ crowd thing, Dee changes her name to one that sounds more African and she starts to date a man named Asalamalakim. Beneatha’s mom also is very into Christianity. We know that by when Ruth says that she doesn’t believe in God and doesn’t think he did anything for them. Yes, this story gives the reader a different idea of the importance of cultural heritage. There’s going to be a reason WHY your parents want you to know your cultural heritage for the future. Like my parents, they taught me how to speak both Korean and English even if we lived in America because she didn’t want both my brother and I to forget our cultural heritage.

[jpark]

I agree with Jasmine by when she says that both Dee and Beneatha are similar because the both come from families with deep culture, history, and tradition. But I don’t agree when she says they are trying to change themselves to impress a guy. Beneatha tries to change to become a doctor and change her way of life. I don’t know about Dee because I don’t think I read word for word (Oops!) but according to other people’s responses, like Kaden’s, she is trying to be her own person.

[taaron]

Both stories are similar in how they are written. Both are about two families that live in old trashy homes where one burns and the other might as well be burnt down.  Dee is similar to Beneatha mainly because of how both are trying to pursue a career and are starting by wanting to or already going to school. They both have the same attitude. Mrs. Johnson and Mama are alike because they are the person in their stories that pretty much runs the home. They are always watching out for their families and trying to help out in any way possible. 

[taaron]

After reading through what everybody wrote, i have to say that everybody pretty much got a good grasp on the concept. To me there is no one person that stood out because everyone covered the details and fully answered the question. But since i have to agree with someone just to get full credit i think zach did a fine job of throughly explaining his thoughts.