A Raisin In The Sun Character Analysis Essay

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In the play A Raisin in the Sun, Walter Lee Younger is a round and dynamic character. Walter has a multi-faceted personality that is mainly characterized by two phases: the protagonist the antagonistic Walter. Although Walter is the center of the story, Walter’s defiance and obsession of money in the beginning of the play seems to make life harder for his family. In act one scene one, he argues with his caring wife and says, “That is just what is wrong with the colored women in this world . . . Don’t understand about building their men up and making ‘em feel like they somebody. Like they can do something.” When in reality his wife cares deeply about his and wants to support him. Ruth explains to Mama, “Mama, something is happening between Walter and me. I don’t know what it is – but he needs something – something I can’t give him anymore. He needs this chance, Lena.” Throughout the play, Walter’s protagonist personality prevails. Although he is often defiant, reckless, and belligerent to his family, he loves his family and his …show more content…
During Asagai’s first appearance, he visits Beneatha at her apartment following his return from a trip to Canada, and presents her with a thoughtful gift of traditional Nigerian robes, and a headpiece. Even until the end of the play he stays does not waver from his character. When Beneatha despairs other the loss of the insurance money and her illusory belief that her dream of becoming a doctor is also dead, she is frustrated by Asagai’s lack of remorse. Beneatha says, “Because you are still where I left off. You with all your talk and dreams about Africa! You still think you can patch up the world.” In reality, Asagai does not feel remorse because he believes that her dream and the money are not interdependent. He revives her dream by asking her to move to Africa with him, and become a doctor in

A Raisin In The Sun Character Analysis Essay

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