A Raisin in the Sun: Climax

     The climax in the play, A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry, occurred when Bobo informed Walter that Willy took all of their money and ran off.  This is when the family has hit its lowest point.  The family was very distraught at the loss of this money. Walter is so embarrassed and upset with himself he says, " 'Mama... I never... went to the bank at all...' " (Hansberry, 518).  Walter is very ashamed of his actions and that someone he thought was a close friend turned out only to be a crook.  Money is a large part of Walter's life, and when he loses so much of it he forgets what is really important.  What is really important to him to me is his family and cousins and aunts and uncles.  At this point in the play, the situations can only get better.  Nothing that happens could put the family in greater danger.  Especially if there is another child on the way and Travis is still a young boy.