The Steps of a Good Man Lena Younger (Mom) had made a down payment on a new house, the movers were on the way, and packing of Mom's dishes had begun when the terrible news arrived. Although the house has a down payment, Walter has a loss of $6500 dollars and the family is devastated. “One of you better call the moving people and tell them not to come,” says Mama (1892). As soon as Walter enters the house and explains his horrible plan to her, she cries. Walter, a young black American, feels that a person can make all the dreams in his head and heart come true through money. The name Walter means ruler of the army, a strong fighter, a conqueror. In the play A Raisin in the Sun, written by Lorraine Hansberry, Walter fails to live up to the meaning of his name as he tries to become head of the family. Walter wants to provide material comforts, which will make his family happier. In his mind, he thinks that having money will make him powerful. Money will make him more of a man in the eyes of his family. Walter knows that money can buy his mother a house, put pearls around his wife's neck, send his sister to school, and provide a good life for his son. However, Walter fails to realize that he is not using common sense, how his actions will break his mother's heart, or the shame he will bring to his family by acting with a psychologically enslaved mind. Walter is a wholesome black man with a way to do it. the head to realize his dream. He dreams of being like "The Man". His mother had asked him before: “Darling, how will you feel inside”. Walter shouts “GOOD…! I will feel good…a man” (1894). For Walter, "Man" controls the flow of money and humanity. It tells you when to sit and when to stand, to eat or not to eat. It has the best deals... middle of the paper... so that they don't feel inferior to anyone. Walter wanted to downplay this teaching and act on what MAN expected. You need to listen to advice and then analyze the information before making a rational decision. Using sound practical judgments can be a positive move in your dreams. A person who is pursuing a dream must take orderly steps to realize what is in his heart. Instead of looking at other people, look inside your heart and mind and ask yourself, “What skills can a person acquire to have a better, more positive outlook for their future?” Walter never tries to get the steps needed to be a little more successful. Getting a college education, learning business skills, or using common sense should be some steps to achieving your hopes and dreams. These actions will give you peace of mind and bring some comfort to a family.