Kelechi Ukoha
Rushing 3rd English
November 3, 2005
Walter Lee’s Metamorphosis
People eventually mature as time passes on and events occur in their lives. The rate of their maturity is also affected by their attitudes and view on life. Lorraine Hansberry, showed readers how Walter lee younger matured into a man. Walter has changed through the story as an immature, idealistic brat to a responsible and un-materialistic young man, through events and circumstances throughout the play.
In the beginning, Walter talked about his dreams. Walter was rather materialistic and had no regard for his family. Walter stated,” Yeah you see this little liquor store we got in mind cost seventy-five thousand dollars…nothing happen for you in this world ‘less you pay somebody off…Man says I got a dream.”(Hansberry pg.11). Walter dreams of owning a liquor store, but with out the support of his wife he becomes angry and makes fun of her, in an immature childish way. Moreover, Walter thinks only of himself and possessions. He thinks of he might have proving that he is small-minded. Walter’s previous actions have obviously left his wife in doubt. Unmoved by his new dream, Ruth reacts by telling Walter, “Honey you never say something new...” (Hansberry pg.12). Walter is idealistic, but can no longer back up his dreams. Through his actions he has lost respect from his family. Walter hasn’t tried to comfort any of his members; instead, he is selfish and thinks only of his goals. Walter is a money-oriented person, and can no longer see the light, since he has fallen so deep into his own well-being and finical problems.
