Notes Act2 scene2
In this scene, the first mention is the conflict between Benetha and George, and Benetha hopes that he can join the conversation about African Americans. But George was not interested in this. At the same time, their attitudes towards education have also conflicted. George feels that education can help people find jobs and become rich so that black people can be respected. But Benetha believes that education is a way to show her self-perception, and she hopes to change her position in society through black self-cognition. Mama and neighbors also clashed over whether blacks should seek assimilation. Finally, Walter's boss told Ruth he hadn't been working for three days. Walter told his family that he was very frustrated and felt that he was useless. Mama gave Walter the rest of the money for the house because of her sympathy and she wanted to leave Benetha a part of her education support. Walter became excited and confident again with the money.