"A Raisin in the Sun"-Allusion

"Maybe Prometheus is a nice fellow" (Hansberry, 86).

In her reference to Greek mythology, Hansberry makes an allusion to Prometheus.  Like Walter, many have very little knowledge of who Prometheus is.  The aspect most relevant to A Raisin in the Sun is Prometheus's punishment.  Zeus chained him to a rock and had an eagle eat his liver.  The liver would grow back each time so that Prometheus was left in eternal torture.  Walter feels trapped/chained to his life as well.  He works hard day in and day out only to figure out that the family is still impoverished.  On a wider scale, Walter also feels tormented that he will never live up to his father's memory, and therefore is constantly failing serving as an additional for of torment.  At this point in the play, the reader wonders if Walter can redeem himself or if he will continue to spiral out of control.  Bitterness and anger have overwhelmed his once innocent heart.