Cathy hadn't expected this many people to attend. She was teaching her first yoga class today. She grew nervous as what seemed l
ike a thousand faces stared at her waiting for the class to begin, waiting for instruction. At that moment, Cathy remembered the first yoga class she had ever taken. The room was warm and lined with experienced yogis. The instructor was tall with long, brown hair. He told her to do the best that she could and not to compare herself to others in the class. But that was too hard to do! She felt intimidated by the flexibility and endurance of the other students who flowed in and out of postures with ease. She had to look around to figure out what to do and often fell over while other students stood straight and strong. She felt so lost! But by the end of that first class, she had fallen in love with yoga. Now she was a teacher standing in front of her own class of beginners. She was excited to help people learn to love yoga just as she had learned to love it. Cathy took a deep breath and was finally ready to begin. "Reach up to the sky with a slight arch in the back," she instructed. The class complied, and Cathy tingled with excitement. This was the beginning of a wonderful new journey! 3
How would the story be different if it were told from the point of view of one of Cathy's students?
A.
The audience would know about the dedication and benefits of taking yoga.
B.
The audience would feel how scared Cathy is about teaching her first class.
C.
The audience would be able to see how inexperienced Cathy is at teaching.
D.
The audience would never know about Cathy's experience as a yoga student.
What does Asagai say and do to encourage Beneatha's search for her identity? Asagai represents black racial pride and identity, with a Noble African heritage. Asagai gives her a nickname Alaiyo, which means, "one for which food is not enough." This name means he understands what is most important for her.
