ARITS Scene One

Friday Morning
In a house
Between WWII and present
Chicago South side
Travis- son
Ruth- mom, 30
Walter Lee- husband
Mr. Johnson- someone who lives in the same house/building
Mama- Grandmother
Beneatha- wants to be a doctor, Walter’s sister, doesn’t believe in god
George- boy Beneatha is dating

Seems like a very chaotic household
Walter is ambitious
Ruth is mean and grumpy
Mama is religious and wise
What caused Ruth the fall at the end?

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