Explain the reasoning behind her statement, “That is not a man. That is a toothless rat”

Beneatha called Walter 'not a man... and a toothless rat' to demean him of his manhood.

Explanation:

"A Raisin In The Sun" is a play penned by Lorraine Hansberry.

The play narrates the story of a black family and their financial struggles.

In Act 3, Scene 1, of the play, Walter annouce to his family that he has accepted the offer of Karl Lindner. This decision by Walter was made out of humiliation and despair, which shocks his family.

To this Beneatha replies that Walter is 'not a man. That is a toothless rat.'

She uttered these words for Walter to demean of his manhood. She retained her love for her brother for his decision of selling out his family and community to Karl Lindner. She purposely called Walter 'a toothless rat' to make him realize of what he has done.

pre-writing

why we feel good, or better, when we laugh?

is there a scientific explanation for this to happen?

which are the sources?

rough draft

laughter has a way of instantly connecting people and is one of the most basic and fundamental ways in which we communicate as human beings.

newport academy: endorphins reduce stress and strength social connections.

they combat anxiety and depression.

final draft

we know that when we laugh we feel better; when something is making us laugh it means we thought it was funny at some point, even if it was not meant that way. what we know is that it made us feel good. that is something we all can realize easily, but is it a chemical explanation for it to happen? of course there

according to joe bluett, laughter has a way of instantly connecting people and is one of the most basic and fundamental ways in which we communicate as human beings. also, he says that laughter can increase confidence, self-esteem, creativity, positivity and resilience, bringing positive changes to all aspects of our lives.

the newport academy says that, when we laugh, we release endorphins and that makes our body feel instantly relieved from tension and worry. endorphins also reduce stress and strength social connections.

therefor, laughter is the best to combat anxiety and depression.

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you will find groups such as germans, acadians, irish/scots, french, spanish, anglo/americans, african americans, and native americans. you are looking for the contributions that each of these groups provided to the settlement of louisiana.