In act 2, scene 2, why hasn’t Walter been to work in three days? Use complete sentences in your response. What details from the play lead you to this conclusion?
In Act 2, Scene 2 of the play, it is evident that Walter has not been to work in three days. A detailed conversation between his wife Ruth and his sister Beneatha provides clues to this conclusion. Ruth mentions that Walter "ain't been going to work lately," indicating a recent pattern of absenteeism. Additionally, Beneatha remarks that Walter's job as a chauffeur has become "a joke" because of his frequent absence, implying that his non-attendance has been ongoing. These details from the play strongly suggest that Walter has not been showing up for work for the past three days.
