Morality is the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad. Walter’s perspective of morality and money is different than his family’s outlook.Walter is seen as a passionate and desperate man that believes opening a business will solve his economic and social issues. Walter ardently surmises the only way to the pursuit of happiness is money. The theme “Money and Morality” are developed through the experiences of Walter in the play “Raisin In the Sun” because he theorizes money brings happiness, success, and value. However, this mindset of his goes against his family’s morals.
Walter’s family is struggling financially. Therefore, Walter passionately believes money brings happiness. For instance, “ (Without even looking at his son, still staring hard at his wife) …show more content…
(He holds his arms open for TRAVIS) You just name it, son…(TRAVIS leaps into them) and I hand you the world!” (Hansberry,2.2.131). Walter yearns for Travis to not be in the same position in life as him. Walter longs for Travis to get an education and have a well paying job. Money is Walter’s perspective on what success is. However mama states,”You ain’t satisfied or proud of nothing [your dad and I] done”(Hansberry,1.2.231). Lena expresses her feelings toward how Walter feels about his life. The unhealthy desire for money Walter has is seen as incorrect by his mother. However, Walter does not let that alter his dreams and goals he has to be successful. He is fatigued of observing his son sleep on a couch every night. Lastly, Walter holds money to a high value. In fact, above everything in his life. As revealed by, “Oh, Walter…(Softly) Honey, why can’t you stop fighting me?WALTER (Without thinking)Who’s fighting you? Who even cares about you?” (Hansberry,2.1.115-6) This portrays how Walter and Ruth's marriage just may have fallen due to Walter's quest for money and success. The value of money to Walter goes against basic morals he was raised
Walter’s family is struggling financially. Therefore, Walter passionately believes money brings happiness. For instance, “ (Without even looking at his son, still staring hard at his wife) …show more content…
(He holds his arms open for TRAVIS) You just name it, son…(TRAVIS leaps into them) and I hand you the world!” (Hansberry,2.2.131). Walter yearns for Travis to not be in the same position in life as him. Walter longs for Travis to get an education and have a well paying job. Money is Walter’s perspective on what success is. However mama states,”You ain’t satisfied or proud of nothing [your dad and I] done”(Hansberry,1.2.231). Lena expresses her feelings toward how Walter feels about his life. The unhealthy desire for money Walter has is seen as incorrect by his mother. However, Walter does not let that alter his dreams and goals he has to be successful. He is fatigued of observing his son sleep on a couch every night. Lastly, Walter holds money to a high value. In fact, above everything in his life. As revealed by, “Oh, Walter…(Softly) Honey, why can’t you stop fighting me?WALTER (Without thinking)Who’s fighting you? Who even cares about you?” (Hansberry,2.1.115-6) This portrays how Walter and Ruth's marriage just may have fallen due to Walter's quest for money and success. The value of money to Walter goes against basic morals he was raised