Benjamin Disraeli said “Youth is a blunder;Manhood a struggle,Old age a regret” A raisin in the sun’s Walter Lee Younger would probably concur with the statement. Being at the second stage of manhood, he faces many adversities. He realizes the road to becoming a man is filled with obstacles that he must either move,jump over, or go around. Coming face to face with adulthood, Walter discovers through his sometime perplex dealings with family,friends,and foes, the true meaning of being a man.
Firstly, Walter finds out that his family needs him to be a real man. Ruth needs Walter to be a better husband to her for when the baby comes he will step up and be mature enough to help take care of the baby. Travias also wants his dad to be a better father…show more content… Bobo for example, was a good friend to Walter. Bobo helped Walter keep up with the money and never once tried taking it from him. He realized that Willie was a snake/frenemy, he had to separate himself from him. Linder was also a snake, he would be nice to the Youngers and then all of a sudden he’s mean to them. Walter now has positive friends around him and knows how to choose his friends wisely now. Finally, Walter understands that foes come in many shapes and forms. Walter’s sister was a foe, she doubted his manhood, if anything she should be motivating him, not putting him down. Willie was a foe to walter because he stole $6,500 from him and the bad part about it is Walter trusted him. His job was also a foe because he didn’t like being a chauffeur, and he didn’t make enough money working as a chauffeur. In the end, Walter finally realizes what it really took to be a man. He now knows how important it is, and how much all of his family, friends, and foes needs him to be a man. He finally figures out that his oldest son, Travis wants him him to be a better father figure to him and his child on the way. Ruth appreciates his understanding now that he’s stepped up and is now being a man, and will help take care of her and the baby. He’s finally figured out his foes, and friends. Walter’s search for manhood is finally over, his earch is no longer a
