A Raisin in the Sun + The Wave

Mama tries to force Beneatha to stay quiet about God.
Example: Beneatha has strong views about God and attempts to share them with her mother, but Mama doesn't want to listen. She even slaps Beneatha to stop her from speaking.
Beneatha's Response: Out of respect for Mama, she stops speaking about her views, but she never gives up her beliefs.

Asagai persuades Beneatha to move to Africa.
Example: Asagai suggests a new path to Beneatha when he sees she's upset that her dream of becoming a doctor is difficult to attain without money. He proposes that she comes with him to Africa.
Beneatha's Response: She is more confused than accepting and needs time to think about it, not allowing herself to be swayed easily.

George insults Beneatha's likes, interests, and looks to get her to act more feminine and "white."
Examples: George says they are going to the theater, but they aren't in it. He also convinces her to change her hair.
Beneatha's Response: Beneatha mocks him and tells him all about the history of Africa as a means of standing up against his attempts to change her.
- Even though she does end up acting more flat, it doesn't mean that she made that decision because of George.

Walter Lee tries to coerce Beneatha into giving up her dream of becoming a doctor and instead becoming a nurse.
Beneatha's Response: Beneatha refuses to give up her dream and asserts her independence, doing whatever she wants.

It is important to explain the examples in detail when writing about them.
It is also important to explain how Beneatha fought back against the coercion.
When brainstorming, think of all the people who coerced Beneatha, not just three examples.
Always come back to the thesis in each body paragraph.