A Raisin in the Sun: 2

"No. Travis, you stay right here. And you make him understand what you doing, Walter Lee." (page 147)

For this blog I will be addressing question number 7. I think that the trivial conversation was when Mama told Walter that whatever he had to say to Mr. Lindner must be said in front of Travis. To many this would not seem like a big deal. However, this conversation was supposed to be about giving up on a wonderful thing for the family just to take a risk with the rewards. I think that this conversation had a lasting impact on Walter because he realized that he was to proud to back down from the white folks, especially in front of his son. In the beginning, Walter was to proud to tell Travis that he didn't have the extra fifty cents to spare. I think that this conversation reiterated to Walter the importance of pride and going after what you want in life even when it is met with strife. I think that really hit home in Walter that he had to to what was best for his family because they were counting on him like children count on their parents to provide for them. I think that Walter realized that his family meant more to him than the prospect of a successful business. Walter learned from this conversation that his son is looking up to him and doesn't want his dad to disappoint him.