A conflict in the story is lack of money. Walter has a huge family he needs to provide for but the lack of opportunity and money is causing an issue. Especially in a time where being black plays a huge factor in your income, money is tight. Between Walter, his wife, sister, son, and mother income is little to none. Resulting in a man willing to do anything to provide for his family, making Walter extremely desperate. He becomes a monster, arguing with his wife about being there for him, supporting him through anything, and occasionally working to have more opportunity. See Walter was a big dreamer who had goals he wanted to reach in so little time. He wanted the most extravagant life for his family just to have a piece of mind. Yet, Walter
