They feel uncomfortable and fearful of what might happen.
<h3>Why are they uncomfortable?</h3>
Because of the racist environment.
Because of Omari's behavior.
Because of the possible consequences.
Because of the family effort.
Omari is a black boy who studies at a private academy attended by young white people. His family strives and sacrifices a lot for him to study at this academy.
One day Omari attacks a teacher and can be expelled from the academy because of it. This behavior results in a meeting between the school and his parents, which makes the whole family tense and uncomfortable.
This question is about the play "Pipeline."
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