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Mama is not a rich women but she provides for her family. A 10 thousand dollar check is coming to her. Of course she needs the money but really mama only wants it to support her family. Mama doesn't care about having a lot of money, as long as her family is happy, she's happy. "Now you all be quiet. It's just a check" p.g 518 "(She holds the check away from her, still looking at it. Slowly her face sobers into a mask of unhappiness.): Ten thousand dollars. (She hands it to ruth) put it away somewhere," p.g 519

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Mama cares for others not just her children. When she finds out Ruth is 2 months pregnant, she treats her like another daughter. Mama worries about Ruth just as much as she does for her children. Mama  supports Ruth and doesn't want her to stress over anything. "you just relax. That's right just lean back, don't think 'bout nothing at all... nothing all at" p.g 512

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Mama likes to be in charge of everyone. She holds her ground when people try to run her around. Being bold is what mama does best. Ever since her husband died, she's been the "man" of the house.  "There are some ideas we ain't going to have in this house. Not as long as I am at the head of this family." p.g 507

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This plant represents mama and her family. The plant sits in the window just waiting to get sunlight. As the family craves for the light but isn't getting it. If the family doesn't go out to find the light, it's never going to just come to them. “Lord, if this little old plant

don't get more sun than it's been getting it ain't never going to

see spring again.” p.g 499

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Walter, Ruth, Travis and Beneatha aren't the only ones with dreams. Mama has lots of them. Achieving them is the hardest part for her. She shows that to get your dream you have work hard for it. Dreams don't come easy. "you should know all the dreams I had 'bout buying that house and fixing it up and making me a little garden in the back And didn't none of it happen," P.g 502

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Mama wants both her kids to achieve their dream. But Beneatha feels that mama wants Walter to have his dream more than her.  "Be on my side for once, You saw what he just did Mama!" Mama is battling between the two. She's trying to teach them to love and not be jealous. "There is always something left to love and if you ain't learned that, you ain't learned nothing." p.g 573

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Mama has a lot of trust for people. She also forgives easily to. Mama believes Walter will step up one day and be the man of the family. She loves Walter and no matter what he does she still trust and forgives him. “I ain't never stop trusting you Like I ain't never stop loving you.” p.g 546

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Segregation was a huge deal back then. But mama didn't care she bought a house in a white neighborhood just to provide a good place for her family. The family wasn't to excited about being in a white neighborhood. But when Mr. Linder offered money they turned him down and decided they wanted a new life. “Well I, guess there's going to be some now.” p.g 536

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Mama wants to protect her family. She has the opportunity to secure her children and grandchildren. especially travis her grandson. She wants the best for travis when he gets older. "She went out and she bought you a house!" p.g 534

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Mama's character is strong. She strives to be great for her family. She wants nothing but the best for her family. She tries to protect them and help them with there everyday needs. “Ruth Younger, what's the matter with you today? You look like you could fall over right there.” p.g 501