Drama Blog- A Raisin in the Sun

I did not like Walter at all in this play. He is so selfish and thinks only of himself. He is only concerned about his own dreams, which is obvious when he losses all of the money that was supposed to be for both him and Beneatha (page 129). This is obvious that his dreams are his only concern. Also, when Mama tells him that Ruth is pregnant, he is not even happy or says anything to Ruth at all about it. This makes him so inconsiderate of her feelings and treats her badly. He also makes it clear that he has little respect for her in the beginning by pretty much saying she is not attractive when he says that she "looks yound this morning" but then quickly says "just for a second" and "it's gone now" (page 27). Walter is just so rude!!!!! Lastly, he is irresponsible. He goes out and drinks, doesn't go to work, and losses the money. He acts like a child! I mean even Travis asks on page 107 if he is drunk. That is just terrible for a kid to have to ask a parent that. He is only ten, and Walter is setting a terrible example for him.