Beneatha Character Analysis

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The shared values and dreams that give this family its cohesiveness are the ideas that they associate with their family. They believe that a certain level of loyalty, commitment and compassion exists just for the sack of being family. Walter feels that he should financially support his family and provide for them in every way. Ruth believes that she needs to be the mediator between the family and keep the peace. Mama believes that she needs to be the nurturing and loving one in the family. Beneatha feels that she needs to open the eyes of her family and help them see the world at face value. Each character expresses these values differently, but these values are shared among them none the less. Each of them also has a strong sense of pride

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