Walter:
I believe that Walter's dream is to own a liquor store. On page 33 he says, "Yeah. You see, this little liquor store we got in mind cost seventy-five thousand and we figured the initial investment on the place be 'bout thirty thousand, see..." I don't think Walter will achieve his dream because from what we've read, Mama already went out and spent the money on buying him a new house and when he came home drunk one night, they all got mad at him and I don't think they'd want him to be like that all the time.
Mama:
I believe that Mama's dream is to help Beneatha through school and make a good life for her family. On page 44 she says, "Some of it got to be put away for Beneatha and her schoolin' -- Been thinking that we maybe could meet the notes on a little old two-story somewhere." I think that she does achieve her dream but only on the part where she helps the family have a good life. She does end up buying a new house for Walter and Ruth and the rest of the family.
Ruth:
I believe that Ruth's dream is to live in a bigger and better house. On page 27 she says, “It ain’t his fault he can’t get to bed no earlier nights ‘cause he got a bunch of crazy good-for-nothing clowns up running their mouths in what is supposed to be his bedroom…” I know that she does achieve her dream because from what I've read so far, Mama did go out and buy a bigger and better house for her and her family.
Joseph Asagai:
I believe that Asagai’s dream is to be with Beneatha and teach her all the things she wants to know about where he came from. On page 63 he says, "For you—I would do much more… Well, that is what I came for.” I think his dream will be achieved because it seems like Beneatha really likes him and wants to know more about him and so he'll be able to be with her and share all his experiences.
Benetha:
I believe Benetha's dream is to become a doctor. On page 50 she says, “Get over it? What are you talking about, Ruth? Listen, I’m going to be a doctor. I’m not worried about who I’m going to marry yet – if I ever get married.” I think that she will achieve her dream because she is with Joseph Asagai and I think that he could help her achieve her dream with his money and with the encouragement he gives her.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
My Play
Mom (Yvette): The mom has long blonde hair down to her waist. She has blue eyes and full red lips. She puts other people’s needs before her own and is always trying to help. She get’s frustrated when people don’t listen to her or consider her ideas.
Dad (Kevin): The dad has short hair that is black and gray. He has hazel eyes and facial hair. He too puts others people’s needs before his own. He doesn’t listen well and doesn’t change his mind once he’s made his choice.
Son (Carlos): Carlos has short black hair with pretty blue eyes. He has his right ear pierced and wears his clothes baggy. He doesn’t voice out his opinions very often, but when he does their usually honest. He see’s the good but more importantly the bad that could come out of any situation.
Daughter (Gabriella): Gabriella has long brown hair that is naturally curly. She has big hazel eyes and is only 5 feet tall. Like her mother, she cares about other people and considers how her actions would affect other people. She does well in school but thinks she should start to experience the joys of life, even though she’s only 15, because life is too short.
Stage Directions: The family is sitting in a large sized dining room that is round. The table is made of wood and is oak colored with four matching the chairs. The walls are a light dark red color with a picture frame of a beach against one wall, and candle holders hanging up on another. On the table top, there are four clear bowls, four glass cups, four forks and four spoons. In the center of the table is a big glass bowl of chili with a big white spoon inside of it. Inside the four bowls is chili and the cups are filled about half way with Pepsi. Above the table is a lamp that is dimmed, which hangs down about half way from the white ceiling. The lamp is a beige color with red designs on it. Also in the middle of the table is another clear bowl filled with cheddar cheese and another filled with chili crackers. The mom (Yvette) is wearing a pink t-shirt and blue jeans. The dad (Kevin) is wearing a long sleeve white shirt with blue jeans also. Carlos is wearing blue jeans and a blue sweatshirt and Gabriella is wearing jeans with a long sleeve green shirt.
Dialogue:
Mom: -walks to table and set’s clear bowl of chili onto center of the table – Enjoy!
Dad: Wow that smells good.
Mom: Thank you. So kids, how was school today?
Carlos: Boring like always.
Dad: Of course. Gabby, how was your day?
Gabriella: Good! I got an A on my Spanish test and a B on my English test.
Mom: Well that’s good.
Gabriella: Yeah, but I was sort of wondering if I could ask you guys something.
Dad: -sarcastically- No!
Gabriella: –laughs- You don’t even know what I was going to ask!
Dad: But I’m sure I’m going to say no.
Gabriella: Well, just hear me out.
Mom: Then ask.
Gabriella: Okay, well this summer my friend is going to Florida with her brother and boyfriend and I was kind of wondering if you’d let me go with them.
Dad: What friend?
Gabriella: Vanessa.
Mom: How are they getting there?
Gabriella: Well her brother is 18 and her boyfriend is also, so he was just going to drive down there to see some family.
Carlos: Drive, All the way to Florida? Don’t you know that the majority of car crashes are from teen drivers that drive long distances?
Gabriella: Be quiet, you’re not helping.
Carlos: Yeah I am, look at the danger that could come from that.
Dad: He’s right. Four teenagers shouldn’t drive all the way down to Florida by themselves.
Gabriella: But dad! We’ll be okay. Her boyfriend drove down there by himself once before and he’s okay.
Mom: Yeah because he was alone and nobody was there distracting him. But now there will be you, Vanessa and her brother.
Carlos: And you know you guys won’t be quiet the whole way there.
Gabriella: Well no but –
Dad: But you’re not going.
Gabriella: Dad! Think about it. Im half way through high school and I haven’t been to any other state except Pennsylvania and that wasn’t too fun.
Mom: Well what if Vanessa’s parents went with you?
Dad: Yvette, I said no.
Mom: Oh okay, because you have all the say in this now?
Dad: No, but our daughter is talking about driving to the other side of the country with two teenage boys and one teenage girl. Don’t you see a problem there?
Mom: Of course I do.
Gabriella: Mom!
Mom: No. I agree with your dad honey. I’d love to let you go to Florida but I just don’t think it’d be a good idea to have four teenagers driving all the way down there, alone.
Carlos: Especially at night. And don’t you see all those movies where the friends go on a road trip and someone ends up stalking them?
Gabriella: Shut up!
Dad: -laughs- Carlos, those movies usually happen somewhere in the desert.
Gabriella: Okay back to me... Can you guys please let me go?
Dad: Sorry Gabby, but the answer is no.
Mom: We don’t want to loose our little girl at such a young age.
Dad: Yeah, children should be the ones burying their parents, not the other way around.
Gabriella: But if you guys don't let me go, Vanessa's parents probably won't let her go with just two boys, even if it is her brother.
Mom: Well then it wasn't meant to be for you guys to go. It's not safe.
Gabriella: But she'll be so mad at me...
Dad: She'll get over it eventually. You're not going, and thats the end of it.
Gabriella: Ugh, fine. Can I go when I get older?
Dad: We’ll see.
Dad (Kevin): The dad has short hair that is black and gray. He has hazel eyes and facial hair. He too puts others people’s needs before his own. He doesn’t listen well and doesn’t change his mind once he’s made his choice.
Son (Carlos): Carlos has short black hair with pretty blue eyes. He has his right ear pierced and wears his clothes baggy. He doesn’t voice out his opinions very often, but when he does their usually honest. He see’s the good but more importantly the bad that could come out of any situation.
Daughter (Gabriella): Gabriella has long brown hair that is naturally curly. She has big hazel eyes and is only 5 feet tall. Like her mother, she cares about other people and considers how her actions would affect other people. She does well in school but thinks she should start to experience the joys of life, even though she’s only 15, because life is too short.
Stage Directions: The family is sitting in a large sized dining room that is round. The table is made of wood and is oak colored with four matching the chairs. The walls are a light dark red color with a picture frame of a beach against one wall, and candle holders hanging up on another. On the table top, there are four clear bowls, four glass cups, four forks and four spoons. In the center of the table is a big glass bowl of chili with a big white spoon inside of it. Inside the four bowls is chili and the cups are filled about half way with Pepsi. Above the table is a lamp that is dimmed, which hangs down about half way from the white ceiling. The lamp is a beige color with red designs on it. Also in the middle of the table is another clear bowl filled with cheddar cheese and another filled with chili crackers. The mom (Yvette) is wearing a pink t-shirt and blue jeans. The dad (Kevin) is wearing a long sleeve white shirt with blue jeans also. Carlos is wearing blue jeans and a blue sweatshirt and Gabriella is wearing jeans with a long sleeve green shirt.
Dialogue:
Mom: -walks to table and set’s clear bowl of chili onto center of the table – Enjoy!
Dad: Wow that smells good.
Mom: Thank you. So kids, how was school today?
Carlos: Boring like always.
Dad: Of course. Gabby, how was your day?
Gabriella: Good! I got an A on my Spanish test and a B on my English test.
Mom: Well that’s good.
Gabriella: Yeah, but I was sort of wondering if I could ask you guys something.
Dad: -sarcastically- No!
Gabriella: –laughs- You don’t even know what I was going to ask!
Dad: But I’m sure I’m going to say no.
Gabriella: Well, just hear me out.
Mom: Then ask.
Gabriella: Okay, well this summer my friend is going to Florida with her brother and boyfriend and I was kind of wondering if you’d let me go with them.
Dad: What friend?
Gabriella: Vanessa.
Mom: How are they getting there?
Gabriella: Well her brother is 18 and her boyfriend is also, so he was just going to drive down there to see some family.
Carlos: Drive, All the way to Florida? Don’t you know that the majority of car crashes are from teen drivers that drive long distances?
Gabriella: Be quiet, you’re not helping.
Carlos: Yeah I am, look at the danger that could come from that.
Dad: He’s right. Four teenagers shouldn’t drive all the way down to Florida by themselves.
Gabriella: But dad! We’ll be okay. Her boyfriend drove down there by himself once before and he’s okay.
Mom: Yeah because he was alone and nobody was there distracting him. But now there will be you, Vanessa and her brother.
Carlos: And you know you guys won’t be quiet the whole way there.
Gabriella: Well no but –
Dad: But you’re not going.
Gabriella: Dad! Think about it. Im half way through high school and I haven’t been to any other state except Pennsylvania and that wasn’t too fun.
Mom: Well what if Vanessa’s parents went with you?
Dad: Yvette, I said no.
Mom: Oh okay, because you have all the say in this now?
Dad: No, but our daughter is talking about driving to the other side of the country with two teenage boys and one teenage girl. Don’t you see a problem there?
Mom: Of course I do.
Gabriella: Mom!
Mom: No. I agree with your dad honey. I’d love to let you go to Florida but I just don’t think it’d be a good idea to have four teenagers driving all the way down there, alone.
Carlos: Especially at night. And don’t you see all those movies where the friends go on a road trip and someone ends up stalking them?
Gabriella: Shut up!
Dad: -laughs- Carlos, those movies usually happen somewhere in the desert.
Gabriella: Okay back to me... Can you guys please let me go?
Dad: Sorry Gabby, but the answer is no.
Mom: We don’t want to loose our little girl at such a young age.
Dad: Yeah, children should be the ones burying their parents, not the other way around.
Gabriella: But if you guys don't let me go, Vanessa's parents probably won't let her go with just two boys, even if it is her brother.
Mom: Well then it wasn't meant to be for you guys to go. It's not safe.
Gabriella: But she'll be so mad at me...
Dad: She'll get over it eventually. You're not going, and thats the end of it.
Gabriella: Ugh, fine. Can I go when I get older?
Dad: We’ll see.
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