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A Nigerian man studying in Chicago, Joseph Asagai is a student who Beneatha met on her college campus. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:.
Act 1, Scene 2 Quotes. Related Themes: Dignity and Pride. Page Number and Citation : 61 Cite this Quote. Explanation and Analysis:. Act 3 Quotes. Because the fellow knows what Beneatha likes, he presents her with a great variety of useful and desired things, in this way, conquering her heart.
The feelings of Joseph Asagai to the girl are sincere, and, in the long run, she accepts his offer to be more than friends. Being an ordinary student originated from Africa, the fellow id full of charm, shows good manners and is known to be intelligent and well-educated. Unlike George Murchison, his competitor for the heart of Beneatha, he perfectly fits the Youngers because he has a lot in common with all the members of the large and friendly family.
At the same time, the author describes Joseph Asagai to be too much idealistic and full of patriotism. Thus, he would sacrifice his life for the sovereignty of his country as, according to him, the independence of the state is the most important thing for its residents.
How can blacks live in America yet retain some of their unique cultural identity? Is it possible? For more on assimilation and Asagi, himself, check out " Characters: Beneatha Younger.
Parents Home Homeschool College Resources. Study Guide. By Lorraine Hansberry. While he admits that the educated man is rare in his village and that his words will initially sound strange to his people, Asagai believes that he can make a difference in his homeland.
Asagai's main function as a character seems to be to inject the play with symbolism. Basically, Asagi is Africa. He represents one extreme of the American debate on assimilation.
His presence in the play forces the audience and Beneatha to ask what it truly means to be an African American. The name " Alaiyo " means "one for whom bread is not enough. Beneatha is also looking for her identity. She refuses to be labelled by her ethnicity or background, she wants to be her own person. What does Asagai say to Beneatha about the loss of the money? Asagai refers to the loss of the money as a small defeat and he thinks the struggle for a better life is worthwhile.
He also says there is something wrong in a house where all dreams depend on a man's death. Why did Beneatha say she wouldn't marry George? She admitted that he was rich, but she thought he was shallow. She liked him well enough to go out with him, but she didn't love him. Mama feels guilty for his unhappiness and tells him that she has never done anything to hurt her children.
BENEATHA [ Assimilationist ] means someone who is willing to give up his own culture and submerge himself completely in the dominant, and in this case oppressive culture! Act II, scene i After Beneatha insults Walter by calling him an assimilationist , Ruth asks her what the term even means.
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