What does Asagai mean when he tells Beneatha that her hair is "mutilated?''

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Asked by dan c #542269 on 8/28/2017 4:16 AM

Last updated by Jamelia T #1225850 on 4/4/2022 12:13 AM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 8/28/2017 1:45 PM

Mutilation refers to Beneatha's weekly straightening of her hair.... the fact that she does not wear it naturally.

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