A Raisin in the Sun
Explain the irony in Beneatha's statement: "This, friends, is the Welcoming Committee
Act II, scene 3
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Act II, scene 3
The irony is that although Lindner represents a welcoming committee, his purpose is actually to. convince the Youngers to stay out of the neighborhood. He has come to offer money to the family so they will leave and keep the neighborhood white.