Although he is not the perfect husband, brother, father, and son, Walter is by far the most complex member of the Younger family. Walter Lee wishes he was the head of the family but unfortunately for him the title belongs to mama. All Walter seems to want on the outside is the liquor store, but in reality he wants to be somebody. Walter is driven by his emotions and ambitions. A great analogy for Walter is a raccoon from the book “Where the Red Fern Grows.” Walter may seem like a desperate alcoholic just wanting a way to free booze, but in reality he is driven to lead his family, gain their approval, and become the man he can only dream to be. Walter’s role changes significantly from the beginning to the end of “A Raisin in the Sun.”
