What Is Walter's Dream

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At this point is the play Walter has decided what he wants to do with the even though the money is not his. Walter’s dream to use the money to invest in a liquor store to make more money. Ruth his wife doesn’t think that it’s a good way to spend the money (Pg32) because she thinks that the people he is opening the store with are not trust worthy (Willy, Bobo)”Willy Harries is a good for-nothing loudmouth”. I think that Walter’s dream is not a bad idea because it will provide income. But he should share the money with his sister because it’s not all of his money it’s to be shared between him and his sister if he doesn’t she can’t go to school. I hope Walter makes the right decision for him, his family and his sister.

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