In ''A Raisin in the Sun'' Hansberry uses Walter Lee Younger to represent the ambitious but misinformed African-American family. Walter's main role in "A Raisin in the Sun" is to personify African-American families who make many bets, which ultimately lead to complete failure. Walter is haunted by greed and ignorance that prevent him from achieving the success he desires to achieve. Walter Lee Youngers greed is exemplified when he talks about "Check Coming Today". (Hansberry 26). Walter's lack of wisdom and stubbornness allows him to portray American success, which he hopes to achieve in a very short time. When Walter Younger fails in what he tried to do, he exclaims, "THAT MONEY IS MADE FROM MY FATHER'S FLESH." (Hansberry 128). Walter is emotionally and physically drained and begins to approach his breaking point. He finally realizes that society prevails over an individual. Walter can best be described as a greedy, foolish, yet ambitious individual. Initially, Walter is accustomed to portray how the ambitious African American male succumbs to allowing success and m....