Walter was naive about his role in the family and their finances and projected his shame.
Skluzavka: 2
Before - 2
So now it’s life. Moneyis life. Once upon a time freedom used to be life—nowit’s money. I guess the world really do change …
No—it was always money, Mama. We just didn’tknow about it
Walter is fearful of what his mother will do with the money because of his own inner turmoil with poverty and racism.
Skluzavka: 3
Before - 3
Well—what you think your grandmama gone anddone with that money?
I don’t know, Grandmama.
Shewent out and she bought you a house!
Walter crushes a glass in his hands after overhearing his mother spent the money on a house. His dream to invest in opening a liquor store has shattered.
Skluzavka: 4
During
Man—Willy didn’t never show up.
Willy … don’t do it … Pleasedon’t do it … Man, not with that money … Man, please,not with that money …
With the little money left over Walter put into the liquor store, it all came crumbling down. A hard lesson and his worst fear had happened.
Skluzavka: 5
After
And we have decided to move into our housebecause my father—my father—he earned it for us brickby brick
Walter realizes what is actually important and unpacks his shame. He puts his pride aside and sees Travis and his family as what he ought to be proud of.