A Raisin in the Sun
Lorraine Hansberry
I have finished my literary terms blogs (praises be to the almighty), so I have decided to ponder task number 12: discuss a point of no return for a character. Obviously, when Walter realizes he's been duped, he reached an awful point of no return.
Walter planned to make more money through Willy while the group waited for the liquor license to get approved. Unfortunately, Willy planned a much more immediate use for the members' money which provided no benefit to the investors. The worst part is that Walter didn't just blow his share of his father's money; he usurped Beneatha's share as well. Now, there is no way of getting the money back, and he now has to live with the consequences of his selfish ways that stretch back to before the play.
First of all, Mama is beyond furious with Walter for his betrayal. She claims he has destroyed his father's legacy by saying, "... working and working and working like somebody's old horse... killing himself... and you -you give it all away in a day" (Hansberry, 129). Even though Big Walter died before the play opened, Beneatha's future was still among his intentions with the money he left behind. As a result, Walter ruined his father's plans and his memory.
This point of no return was made possible by Walter's inability to see the support he gets from others. Earlier in the play, Walter declared that no one in the family was on his side. To get away from his family, Walter constantly searched for a plan for his future outside of the home. However, it turned out that he could only trust family; all others would seek to take advantage of him.
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