The money the family is expecting to receive carries large significance because it plays an important role in the family's past, present, and future. In terms of the past, the family has never had much money, so they have not had very many opportunities to make their dreams reality. For the future, the family wants this money in order to open up more opportunities to make their dreams come true, whether it be Walter's dreams of a successful career or the next generations dreams for the life ahead of them. The money is also important for their current situation, because at this point, many of the families' interactions are arguments, many of which involving money. They all experience frustration with their current financial standing and it sparks many debates, whether it be over marriage, Walter's career, Beneatha's education, Beneatha's boyfriend, or Travis's school project. Money constantly places limitations on their way of life, which results in a broken family dynamic.
Walter's life centers around the concept of money. In the end, his desire for wealth only hurts him because he cannot see the positives in his life and does not draw attention to what really matters, such as his family. His preoccupation with financial status will only steer him towards quick fixes rather than lasting solutions for the family.
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