Question

How has the loss of the money changed Beneatha's optimism? What does she tell Asagai? What is Asagai's response?

(The story is raisin in the sun)

Answer 1

She's become depressed and cynical. She gave up on her dream of becoming a doctor. Beneatha tells Asagai that Walter lost the money. Asagai was talking about how sad it was that they had to lose a loved one before they got money.