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Ruth wants to discuss her pregnancy with him and becomes upset when he will not listen. She shuts herself into their bedroom. Mama sits down with Walter who is upset by—and ashamed of—his poverty, his job as a chauffeur, and his lack of upward mobility.
- Act Ii, Scene I
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Throughout the play, Mama’s views are at odds with Walter’s...
- Act Ii, Scene I
Walter’s boss calls, telling Ruth that Walter has not been to work in three days. Walter explains that he has been wandering all day (often way into the country) and drinking all night (at a bar with a jazz duo that he loves).
Mama implores Walter to honor his father’s memory and take pride in his own manhood by convincing Ruth to not have an abortion. However, Walter is unable to rise to the challenge, dejected as he is by Mama’s refusal to support his dreams.
Jul 5, 2024 · The relationship between Walter and Ruth in A Raisin in the Sun is strained but deeply rooted in love and shared dreams. Walter's frustration with his financial and social status leads to...
At first, Walter refuses to fully accept Bobo’s news, clinging to the hope that Willy Harris has a reasonable excuse for his absence at the train station. Ruth gradually realizes the extent of the loss, and Walter begins to process Bobo’s story.
Ruth appears to be annoyed with Walter, although she does not openly admit it. At first, Walter seems too preoccupied with thoughts about the insurance check to consider what might be troubling Ruth. Their conversation revolves around money and the lack thereof; even young Travis is concerned with money, as he asks, "Check coming tomorrow?"
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Filled with renewed hope, Walter tells Travis about his dreams for the future and says that he is about to embark on a new venture — a transaction that will change their lives. In this scene, another character is introduced, a neighbor, Mrs. Johnson.
