Clybourne Park Chapter 1 Summary

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When the day arrives for the family to move into their new home in Clybourne Park they are all nervous. Mama says that the family will not be moving. Walter called over Mr. Linder and he is planning to take the offer instead of moving to Clybourne Park. Everyone argues over his decision. It is noted that they all believe they all have too much pride to not move and live somewhere just because of their race. Later in the day Mr. Linder arrives. Walter and Mr. Linder begin to go over contracts and paperwork. Walter is quiet and begins to think of how much moving into this house meant to Mama, Ruth and Beneatha. He also beings to realize how he has not been listening to anyone but himself. Walter knows of the discrimination against their family

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