Question

7th grade
unit 3: pursuing dreams: a raisin in the sun
lesson 9 homework
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who is asagai? where is he from?

what does beneatha say to asagai when she first meets him? how does he respond?

Explanation:

1. For the first question: Asagai is a Nigerian intellectual and a love interest of Beneatha Younger in A Raisin in the Sun. He is from Nigeria, and he often encourages Beneatha to embrace her African heritage.
2. For the second question: When Beneatha first meets Asagai, she greets him with a Yoruba phrase "Alaleyo" (which translates to "one who eats the leftovers of others," a playful jab at his unannounced visit). Asagai responds in kind with warmth, teasing her gently back and engaging her in a conversation about her interest in African culture, showing his easy, affectionate rapport with her.

Answer:

1. Asagai is a Nigerian college student and Beneatha's suitor; he is from Nigeria.
2. Beneatha greets him with the Yoruba phrase "Alaleyo" (a playful, teasing term). Asagai responds playfully and warmly, then engages her in a discussion about African culture, matching her tone and showing his connection to his heritage.