If your reading this blog, you will never fully understand the life changing decision that Walter has to make not only impacting his family, but setting an example for the rest of the world to follow.
A Raisin in the Sun takes place in the 1950s and portrays a black family struggling to survive in a white America. In Act III, Walter has to make a choice that would change their lives forever. This is no easy choice. I only wish that you would never have to make a choice like this in your life.
The Choice
To understand Walter's decision you must first understand his choices. Walter has two choices, he can take Lindner's offer to pay them not to move into Clybourne Park or he could refuse and move in anyway. The Youngers are in desperate need of financial support so taking Lindner's offer could change their life. However, Ruth is pregnant and needs a bigger place to make room for the baby. Also, if they move in they will be moving into an all white neighborhood, which could be dangerous. At this moment in the play, Walter's dream has died and Lindner's offer could revive his dream. Walter is unaware that due to the social environment his dream is almost near impossible to accomplish. The social environment denies the fulfilment of Walter's image of self, leaving him a feeling of displacement and indignity. These countless factors contribute to Walter's decision. Walter has to make a monumental decision and he has to make it fast. We will never fully understand what Walter has to go through.
The Decision
When Walter sees Lindner and looks over at his son, Travis, the decision immediately came to him. Walter courageously stands up not only to Lindner but to the whole world and tells him that he will be moving into the neighborhood. Walter took a stand after being knocked down countless times and comes back stronger. At the begging of the play Walter believes that money will solve all of their problems, but he is rarely successful with money. He has completely changed and redeemed himself. By doing this Walter does not only stand up for his own family , but for all the black families living in white America. Walter expresses his dignity as he puts his dream to the side and stands up for what is right. He is also now an example for others to follow in his footsteps.
Money is temporary and family is forever
At the end of the play Walter completely changes his mentality. From being obsessed with achieving his dream of becoming rich to putting that aside and uniting with his family. Walter realized that life is unpredictable. This made him realize that money is temporary, but family lasts forever. When you leave this world you cannot take your money with you because at the end of the day the most valuable thing to die with is memories. Although the path Walter chose is a dangerous one, he is willing to take the risk and that is what I want you to do. Make your time here count. Take that risk and don't look back. Go for it!
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