A Raisin in the Sun - dynamic character

Throughout the course of A Raisin in the Sun, Walter's character changes dramatically, making him a dynamic character. In the beginning of the play, Walter fights to have his vision of a successful liquor business appreciated. When Walter first discovers Ruth's pregnancy, Walter is a cowardly man. Mama wants to see her son be an honorable man in her urging: " I you a soon of mine, tell her! (Walter picks up his keys and his coat and walks out. She continues, bitterly) You...you are a disgrace to your father's memory. Somebody get me my hat (75)!" Walter has a cowardly response in his turning to alcohol. Walter is at his lowest when he loses all the money to Willy Harris. Walter is disgraced that he lost the insurance money from his father's death. However, this situation forces Walter finally to do something honorable. In the closing scene, everyone expects Walter to stick to his foolish personality and accept the offer from Linder for the house. Surprisingly, Walter finally decides to be a man, and Walter tells Linder that they have every intention of moving into that house no matter their response. This becomes the first time during the entire play that Mama is proud of Walter's actions. Even Ruth, who Walter had pushed away for the majority of the play, giddily celebrates Walter's new-found manhood which completed the dramatic change of the dynamic character of Walter.