Raisin In The Sun Walter

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The play A Raisin In The Sun represents how black families in the 1960s could grow to new levels, or be torn down to the beginning. It shows the struggles of living in the 60s and how to overcome racism from others. One of the most important characters in the play, Walter Younger, possesses the strength to bring up his family, or ultimately tear them down. In A Raisin In The Sun, Walter treats everyone a little differently. Walter wants to invest the family's money into a new liquor store in hopes of getting rich. When his family disagrees with his ideas, he tends to lash out at the people he loves most. Walter explains his frustrations towards Ruth when he says “Why? You want to know why? ‘Cause we are all tied up in a race of people that don’t know how to do anything but moan, pray, and have …show more content…

His characterization of Black people’s response to poverty as complaining, hoping, and continuing the cycle reflects the helplessness he feels. Although Walter is known for misbehaving towards the ones he deeply cares for, such as Ruth, he always makes sure to end on good terms. Walter states “There ain’t so much between us, Ruth. Not when you come to me and try to talk to me. Try to be with me. a little even.” (Act 1 Scene 2) Walter and Ruth fight all the time about the differences they want, but even though they don't always want the same thing, they make sure to show that they still love each other and that nothing will ever get in their way as long as they are close and together. Walter's dream within A Raisin in the Sun is to invest in a liquor store to hopefully become rich. The only problem is that he would have to use his father's insurance money, which is currently owned by his mother. Walter's mother, Mama, fully disapproves of his ideas and frustrates Walter. He exclaims “No” to the question. ‘Cause ain’t nobody with me! Not even my own

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