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Walters Transformation
Lorraine Hansberry’s play A Raisin In The Sun is based around the central theme of money as a means of happiness and a way to fulfill a dream. ... In Hansberrys A Raisin In The Sun, Walter goes through many transformations, which the central illusion of money distorts the clarity of his dreams versus his reality of life and love, before becoming a man like his father. ... Walter’s quick transformation into a “business man” is prompted by the illusion of money in making his life better. ... Walters ridiculous belief only brings to light that he is not a businessman, but a careless profiteer.
Walter is so concerned about the future that he is unable to concentrate on his transformation into a family man, like his father, in the present. Money has distorted Walters perception in a way that has "stretched out the future in front of him" (73), just waiting for him to take hold. ...
Walters transformation into manhood is further stalled by his state of drunkenness. ... Yet, in light of Walters state, he is possibly influenced by the alcohol to see clearly one part of his life unfold in front of him now. ... During Walters transformation, "its been rough" (88) on Ruth having no one to talk to or share her life with. ... Sadly, though, Walters small steps toward manhood are halted by Mamas news of using the money that Walter has so insecurely based his dreams on, to buy a house for the good of the family. Mamas actions have selfishly "butchered up Walters dreams" (95) or illusions of wealth, forcing Walter to lose sight of the progress he has just made with Ruth. ... Now that Walters dream has finally come true, he has beaten the ironic binding of money in the play and has aspired to a level of manhood like that of his father. Undeniably this is false, because Walters father stood for so much more than material wealth. ... If only Mama could realize that Walter is blinded by this illusion of happiness and is distorting the meaning of love, she could stop this horrible transformation of her son and make him find his place of peace in the present.
In light of Walters horrible transformation caused by money, the "new" Walter is much more personable and easier to get along with. ... The theme of hatred associated with the power of money in the play takes too tightly of a hold on Walter and his transformation takes the ultimate turn for the worse.
Approximate Word count = 2068
Approximate Pages = 8.3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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