Lindner represents the white majority that controlled the country. He also represents the racism of the white majority that segregated America (officially and unofficially) and helped to perpetuate the cycle of poverty which many
Who does Karl Lindner represent in a raisin in the sun?
A middle-aged white man named Karl Lindner appears at the door. He is a representative from the Clybourne Park Improvement Association, and he tells the Youngers that problems arise when different kinds of people do not sit down and talk to each other.
What theme does Mr. Lindner best represent?
The character of Mr. Lindner makes the theme of racial discrimination prominent in the plot as an issue that the Youngers cannot avoid.
What kind of person was Mr. Lindner?
Lindner arrives at the Younger household, he is extremely shy and timid, not threatening or abrasive or loud. He is polite and mannerly even though everything he says is insulting to the Youngers. It is immediately apparent to us that Mr. Lindner is not even aware of his insults to them.
What is Karl Lindner’s purpose for visiting the Youngers?
Karl Lindner is a representative of the Welcoming Committee from Clybourne Park, the Younger’s new home. He visits them to ask them to not move into the neighborhood.
What does Mr. Lindner symbolize in the story?
Lindner represents the white majority that controlled the country. He also represents the racism of the white majority that segregated America (officially and unofficially) and helped to perpetuate the cycle of poverty which many African-American families had been caught in since the time of slavery.
What is Karl Lindner’s goal?
Lindner’s goal is to get the Younger’s to not move into their new home.
What dream does Mr. Lindner mention?
(4) What dream does Mr. Lindner mention? He mentions that he would like to see the time when all people of all races could sit down together and work out their differences.
What did you think of Mr. Lindner’s statement?
What did you think of Mr. Lindner’s statement that “most of the trouble exists because people don’t just sit down and talk to each other” ? He doesn’t do what he preaches.
Why does Walter call Mr. Lindner?
Why does Walter call Mr. Lindner? Walter calls him because he lost the insurance money and he wants to take Mr. Lindner’s offer.
What does Mr. Lindner offer the family?
Lindner makes them an offer to buy the house back from them at a financial gain to the family. At this point Walter becomes mad and orders Mr. Lindner to leave. He exits surprised by Walter’s reaction, and then Mama returns.
Why does Walter call Mr. Lindner When does Walter change his mind?
Why? Walter calls Mr. Linder to get money from him. Walter changes his mind when Mama wants him to explain exactly what he was doing to his son Travis.
What does Mr. Lindner think is the reason for most of the trouble in the world?
We feel–we feel that most of the trouble in this world, when you come right down to it–most of the trouble exists because people just don’t sit down and talk to each other. Ruth: You can say that again, mister.
Why does Lindner decide to appeal to Mama what is her response?
Why does Lindner try to appeal to Mama? Because he feels that she is older and wiser and will understand the situation better. Like a rainbow after the rain, Mama is pleased that Walter has finally what? Come into his manhood.
Who is Mr. Lindner and why did he come to younger apartment?
Why does Mr. Lindner come to the Youngers’ apartment? He represents the neighborhood welcoming committee, Clybourne Park Improvement Association (CPIA). He wants to bribe them out of moving into the house.
What was Walter’s reaction to Lindner?
What was Walter’s reaction to Lindner? He told him to get out of their apartment.
What does Mama’s plant symbolize?
The most overt symbol in the play, Mama’s plant represents both Mama’s care and her dream for her family. In her first appearance onstage, she moves directly toward the plant to take care of it.
Why did Beneatha not want to be a doctor anymore?
Why didn’t Beneatha want to be a doctor anymore? she’s sees no human battle worth fighting no human life worth saving . she decided to go to Africa instead. she doesn’t want to have to treat the oppressors.
Why does Walter change his mind about Mr. Lindner’s offer?
Walter changes his mind because he can’t tell his son see him lower himself.
Why does Walter refuse Lindner’s offer?
Lindner’s buyout, but Walter, standing firm, decides that he will take control of the situation. Walter’s refusal here comes as something of a surprise, since it requires him to shift his priorities. Whereas earlier his desire for money trumps others’ needs, he now focuses all of his energy on family.
Why does Linder say problems exist in this world?
When Linder argues that problems exist between Black people and white people because people don’t consider the other side’s point of view, he really means that the Youngers should consider the association’s point of view.
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