How Does Walter Change In A Raisin In The Sun

The story “Raisin in the Sun” by Lorraine Hansberry, is about a small African American family, the Youngers, that live in Chicago in 1959 right after WW2. Because of this, America is going through a very rough time with segregation, so the Younger family lives in an urban area, that’s considered a dump, in a small apartment where they have to share a bathroom with 3 other families. The oldest in the household is Mama, she has 2 children, Benethea and Walter. Then there's Ruth, Ruth is Walter's Wife, and they have a child Travis. There was Big Walter (Mamas Husband), however he passed away. Due to great life insurance, he left his children and wife a $10,000 check, which will soon be the reason Walter changed as a man. Walter’s a very interesting

He can't just be a giant that no one can talk to, he needs to be responsible and hold himself accountable. Walter calls Lindner over and informs everyone that he will go and scam Lindner to make him pay them a lot of money when he comes to buy the house back, they all hate it and say he's not even a man anymore. This becomes rock bottom for the Youngers. However when Lindner makes an appearance , Walter informs him that they deny his offer, and plan on moving into the house, and he makes his family proud and gives them all hope for the future. Mama wanted to move out and he didn't let her dream die. In Act 3 scene one Walter states, “We decided to move into this house, because, because my father earned it for us brick by brick” This becomes important because after he had his whole family thinking he was selling out Mamas long term dream, he informs Lindner that they will be moving to Clybourne Park. For the first time in the whole story, Walter proves that he's not a complete idiot, can be responsible and take care of his family, and most importantly, saves the family from the rat trap they’re currently living

Walter learns to be much nicer to his family and realizes his mistake, however owns up to it and they accept that he messed up. Walter now becomes nicer to Ruth, and supports all of his family.Act 3 scene 1, still in the conversation with Lindner, Walter states, ”[W]e have decided to move into our house. . . . We don’t want to make no trouble for nobody or fight no causes, and we will try to be good neighbors.” This becomes the start of Walter developing much self respect for him and his family. In a very calm manner (which is rare for Walter), he holds his own ground and lets Lindner know that money can't buy out their dreams or change their decision. Which proves amazing character development because earlier in the story, all Walter wants and cares about is money, and is the reason for being scammed out of $6500. The family knows their worth and they know that this world favors the opposite race, but they aren't going to let it stop them and they will not stop their dreams because of