Explain The Right Decision That Walter Made To Keep The House.

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I agree with the decision that Walter made to keep the house. In the book he invited Mr. Linder back to their house to tell him politely that they will be keep the house to show him they are not afraid to be different. It also shows that Walter has enough pride in himself to do what is right and not take the easy way by taking the money. Walter knows it will be challenging to move into an all white neighborhood, but he believes in himself and his family. This is why I believe that Walter made the right decision by keeping the

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