Symbolism/ Act 3

"Lord, if this little old plant don't get more sun than it's been getting it ain't never going to see spring again."  This plant displays symbolism because it symbolizes the family.  In this quote, Ruth is implying that if the plant does not began to live in a new environment it will die because there is only one window.  She is also implying that if the family does not live in a new environment, their family will fall apart.  This is one of the main reasons why Ruth wants to move to a bigger, better house.  Also, at the end of the story, Walter changed completely.  He became the man that his whole family wanted him to be.  He stood up for his family, and he displayed the pride he had in himself and in his family by telling the man that he did not want to take the money anymore because they were moving.  I thought this was a great way to end the story!