is
portrayed as a rather fickle, mercurial young woman, who is interested in both George Murchinson
and Joseph Asagai. Whenandinitially begin inquiring about Beneatha's upcoming date with George
Murchinson, Beneatha admits that George is simply "all right" but is an extremely
shallow person. Beneatha proceeds to tell Lena and Ruth that George flaunts his wealth and
mentions that his family is rather snobbish. Despite the fact that George drives a fancy car and
takes Beneatha to beautiful places, she cannot see herself marrying him. Beneatha is simply
enjoying her options and the experiences George Murchinson currently provides for her.
Beneatha also does not appreciate the fact that George does not support her decision to
become a doctor, and he is depicted as an arrogant, controlling man, who criticizes Beneatha's
natural hairstyle and could care less about his African heritage. Hansberry portrays Joseph
Asagai in a much more favorable light, and Beneatha seems more attracted to him than George
Murchinson. Overall, Beneatha likes George but cannot take him seriously and has reservations
about his superficial, arrogant demeanor.
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