You Let the Whole Team Down

I was shocked when it was revealed during the movie that Walter Lee had used the down-payment money towards investing in the liquor store. I was aware that Walter desperately wanted to set off on his own path and find a better future for himself and his family through the liquor store, but I had not realized how selfish his intentions were until now. If Walter truly wanted a better life for his family and his self, he would have realized that risking almost all the money on the store could cause more harm than its worth. This goes on to prove that Walter Lee did not have his family's best interests at heart, but instead was determined to prove to himself that he could be more than a chauffeur and have a real job. Although we have not finished the movie and seen the reactions of the rest of the Younger family, I think it is safe to assume that there will be quite a bit of backlash. Walter's mistake could potentially cause the family to lose the house in Clybourne Park. This in turn will most likely result in the family staying in their apartment for much longer, and maybe Ruth terminating her pregnancy. I am interested in seeing how the rest of the play will carry out after this sudden turn of events.