Nigeria is my Country In the play A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry, Joseph Asagai is a minor character. The play revolves around mostly the Younger family and Asagai is a friend of Beneatha who wants to be more than friends. Asagai articulates many ideals and things that take place during the play. Although his role is a minor one and he is not in the play much, his presence is felt. Joseph …showed first 75 words of 1223 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1223 total…not feel that he is right for her. Walter and Ruth think that Bennie should compromise herself and marry George because he is rich, and Mama and her felt that she should not waste her time with people she knew are not for her. Although Asagai is only in a small portion of the play his presence can be felt throughout the entire thing, helped shape some of the ideas and themes of the play.