" If Beneath looks and behaves the way he wants her, as his commodity, it will better his status. This assists in completing his American dream, and only his. Joseph Asagia on the other hand treats Beneatha as an equal and wishes to help her achieve her dream as well. He believes making a dream come true is possible for anyone. Asagai views her as a "serious one" and wishes to "talk about identity" with her. He wants to actually have discussions with her, to help her find her true personality. Helping others is what is involved in his dream, not just making himself rich and impressing people. Joseph likes Beneatha as a person, not as a prize. He "would do much more" for her, stressing his interest in improving her situation. Being an idealist, Asagai's dream is a way of finding freedom which is full of ambition. His Yuruban nickname for her translates to "One for Whom Bread-Food-is Not Enough." Asagai can relate to the way she is because they both want more out of life than just money and impressing other people. When she tells him how her brother gave the money away that was intended to be for her college fund, claiming it will ruin her future he calls it a "small defeat." He is indifferent towards money believing many things can be accomplished without it His idea is an unselfish dream, one that would benefit everyone. The genuine amour and thoughtfulness Asagai regards Beneatha with represents his desire to have everyone participate in the American dream. Hansburys's unfavorable observation on the American dream is shown through Murchinson's conception that the dream is solely his, portrayed through his comments that imply that he thinks Beneatha is only a prize.
George does not respect his African culture and has become completely assimilated while Asagai knows many details on his African culture, causing their opinions on the American dream to clash. To Murchison, showing any sign of interest in his African culture is unacceptable.