Why does Mrs Johnson say the Youngers are proud?

Asked by: Guilherme Leverich

Mrs. Johnson accuses the Youngers of being “proud” because she thinks that the Youngers feel that they are better than the others who live in the inner city with them.

How does Mrs Johnson really feel about the Youngers?

Even though Mrs. Johnson seems friendly on the outside, she also seems to kind of resent the Youngers. She insinuates that they think they are “too good” to live in the mostly black neighborhood anymore.

How does Mrs Johnson insult the younger family?

She is generally insensitive and unable to speak in a civil manner. She predicts that the Youngers will also be scared out of the all-white neighborhood once they move in and insults much of the family by calling them a “proud-acting bunch of colored folks.” She then quotes Booker T.

What is Mrs Johnson’s relationship with the Youngers?

The Youngers’ meddling neighbor in their apartment in Chicago’s South Side. A “rather squeaky wide-eyed lady of no particular age,” Mrs. Johnson is a noisy neighbor who takes a voyeuristic interest in the Youngers’ decision to move to all-white Clybourne Park – a decision that she takes to be practically suicidal.

What purpose might Mrs Johnson serve in helping to advance the plot?

She helps to establish the conflicts in the plot by introducing the fact that the family might not be accepted into Clybourne Park without a fight.

Why do the youngers dislike Mrs Johnson?

Why do the Youngers dislike Mrs. Johnson? She is all aboaut accepting life that way it is for blacks. How does Hansberry use Mrs.

What does Mrs Johnson add to the play?

What does Mrs. Johnson add to the play? This character appears mostly for comic relief. She is a flat caricature of the nosy, jealous neighbor.

Does Mrs Johnson know Ruth is pregnant?

A neighbor, Mrs. Johnson, comes to the door, and she pats Ruth’s stomach as she enters, showing that Ruth is still pregnant. Mrs. Johnson says she is happy for the family that they are moving out.

Why was Mrs Johnson cut from raisin in the sun?

In this scene, another character is introduced, a neighbor, Mrs. Johnson. This character, however, was cut from the original stage production in order to reduce production costs. The most recent editions (the complete version) of Raisin includes this character, as did the American Playhouse presentation of this play.

What does Beneatha mean when she identifies Mrs Johnson as something that black people need to overcome?

Beneatha is commenting on Mrs. Johnson’s acceptance of white oppression. The fact that she equates it to the KKK shows Beneatha’s strong belief that not only must they fight against white oppression, but they also must refuse to accept complacency among the African-American population.

Why does Mrs Johnson decide to stand up to Dee?

Also, Mama standing up to Dee symbolizes her transformation of herself, and of Maggie. When the Mrs. Johnson decides to give the quilts to Maggie she isn’t simply giving her quilts she is giving her something that is very meaningful in the hope that she can carry on that heirloom.

What news from the colored paper does Mrs Johnson bring over to the Youngers?

What news from the “colored paper” does Mrs. Johnson bring over to the Youngers? A new business owned by African Americans just opened up in Chicago. A group of “colored folks” was just attacked and beaten by some whites.

What does Mrs Johnson mean by the quote education has spoiled many a good plow hand?

A Raisin in the Sun “Education has spoiled many a good plow hand” (Hansberry 103). This quote is significant because it is applying that education is better than being a hard-worker. A Raisin in the Sun, written by Lorraine Hansberry, is taken place in South Side, Chicago between World War II and the present.

Why is Mama’s Little plant so important to her what does she mean when she says it expresses me?

Mama’s Houseplant
When Beneatha asks why Mama would want to keep that “raggedy-looking old thing,” Mama Younger replies: “It expresses me.” This is Mama’s way of recalling Beneatha’s tirade about self-expression, but it also reveals the affinity Mama feels for the enduring houseplant.

How does Mama feel about Mrs Johnson?

What does Mama think of Mrs. Johnson? She knows how she is. She has her number.