Walter- A Raisin in the Sun

In A Raisin in the Sun, Walter faces many challenges. From the beginning, the stressful lifestyle the family lives is evident. The family is obviously struggling and is not very well off. The always present knowledge of the check they will receive only causes more problems. Walter has his own dreams and believes that because he is the man of the house, he should be able to decide what to do with the money. His idea of a smart investment turns out to be a scam and he loses all the money. I think that this horrible experience actually helped Walter to grow. He may lose all the money, but in the end, it is him who keeps the family together. He stands up against the white man in order to preserve his families honor. He also has the ulterior motive of his son. He knows that if he gives in and acts like a coward, he will be failing to show his son how "a real man" acts. In the end, he steps up and becomes a man for the family.