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stewie
stewie
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High School - 11th Grade

What was Walter's occupation in A Raisin in the Sun?

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Posted by stewie on Tuesday March 4, 2008 at 1:19 PM and tagged with a raisin in the sun, occupation, walter.

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  1. linda-allen Teacher
    High School - 10th Grade

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    Walter is a chauffeur. He hopes to someday open his own liquor store, but his dreams are crushed when he doesn't get the money he was hoping to receive.

    I hope you enjoy reading the rest of the play!

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    Posted by linda-allen on Tuesday March 4, 2008 at 1:26 PM


  2. poetliane Teacher
    Middle School

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    Walter Lee Younger was a chaffeur for a wealthy white man. More than anything, Walter was consumed with envy and rage because of the disparities that existed between African Americans and whites during the 1950s in America. Walter Lee would watch younger, well-educated, wealthy white boys take advantage of opportunities to increase their wealth and status simply because of the color of their skin. Walter Lee didn't just aspire to own a liquor store; he aspired to be wealthy and have opportunities most African Americans weren't privy to at that time. However, he was willing to invest in the liquor store because he felt it was his best last chance to strive for his dream of wealth.

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    Posted by poetliane on Wednesday May 28, 2008 at 8:24 AM