Rhapsody In The Rain Character Analysis

This play takes place somewhere world war two and the 1950’s in a poor area of Chicago, where racism is very common, the story follows the younger family who have little significance due to their humble lifestyle and prejudice against blacks at the time, yet despite this are still very prideful. Their simple lives are later changed by an insurance check that they got from Mr. Youngers death. The family faces much tension between other members of the family due to one of the characters named Walter having big ideas on what to do with the check. Walter and Mama have the biggest impact and influence on the plot than any other characters. Walter’s ambitions have a key role in moving the plot forward since it leads to tensions with the rest of his family. Mama is seen …show more content…
Walters and mama’s relationship is emphasized in the story as it leads to the family fighting about the money leading to division. Walters and mamas personal agenda of what to do with the money is the cause of many events throughout the story. Walter is an idealistic poor man who has had little chance to make something of himself yet strives for more out of life. Walter states, “I want so many things that they are driving me crazy” that is until the check for thousands of dollars came which sparked a dream of his to go into the business world. Walter is constantly pressuring Mama to give him a portion of the check so that he can open up a liquor store with one of his buddies, but mama frequently rejects this disliking the idea of selling alcohol to people, this disagreement leads to much conflict with the two most important characters. Walters’s frustration is shown when he stated “So you butchered a