Walter & Money
What does Walter believe can change his family’s situation?
Money
What does Walter want for his future?
A future where he has financial independence and control over his life
Who is Walter’s son?
Travis
Who is Walter’s wife?
Ruth
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
What does Walter want to do with the insurance money?
Invest it in a liquor store.
What job makes Walter feel trapped?
His job as a chauffeur
What does Walter give Travis when he asks for money?
Who disagrees with Walter’s liquor-store idea because of her beliefs?
Mama
How many hearts does an octopus have?
3
Why is money so important to Walter?
He believes money can provide freedom, respect, and a better life for his family
What does Walter want to give Travis in the future?
Opportunity, pride, and a better future
Why does Walter want a better life for Travis?
Walter doesn't want Travis to grow up watching his father struggle financially
Why does Walter feel Ruth doesn't support him?
Walter feels that Ruth doesn't believe in or encourage his ambitions
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Au
How does Walter connect money to his identity?
Walter sees having money as proof that he can provide for his family and be taken seriously as a man.
He sees the liquor store as a chance to escape what?
He sees the business as a way to escape poverty and become independent
What does Walter want Travis to avoid experiencing?
He wants Travis to avoid the cramped apartment, poverty, and limited opportunities that Walter experiences
What does Walter believe his family doesn't understand about him?
He feels that his family doesn't understand how badly he wants to change his life, and that this is an opportunity to
Which country is famous for inventing the Olympic Games?
Greece
Why does Walter see the insurance money as a rare opportunity?
The insurance check gives him a chance to change his family's financial situation and become his own boss
How does Walter’s dream connect to his idea of being a man?
Walter believes owning a business would allow him to become a provider and achieve the respect and dignity he feels he is missing
How does Travis represent Walter’s hopes for the future?
Travis represents Walter's legacy. Walter wants to leave his son something better than just stories about a better life
What major conflict does Walter’s dream create in the family?
Walter's ambition for financial success conflicts with Mama's desire for stability and a house and with Beneatha's need for money for medical school
What is Pogonophobia?
fear of beards