A Raisin in the Sun

What kind of person is Mrs. Johnson? What seems to be the purpose of her visit? Support your answers with at least three details from the text. Act 2 Scene 2

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Mrs. Johnson is the Youngers' nosy neighbour, who points out the dangers of moving into Clybourne Park. In her nosy way, she represents a little foreshadowing. Under the pretense of offering the Youngers congratulations on the move and on Ruth's pregnancy, the woman comes over to cast doubt on their decision to move into a white neighborhood. Ms. Johnson happens to mention a recent newspaper article about a local Chicago family that moved into a white neighborhood and was bombed. After implying that Beneatha is uppity because she has a college education and that Walter ought to be satisfied as a chauffeur, Mrs. Johnson agrees to disagree with Lena and leaves.]