In the novel "Native Son" by Richard Wright, the Daltons are portrayed as a wealthy white family who try to appear benevolent towards African Americans but are ultimately blinded by their privilege and prejudice. They are the employers of the main character, Bigger Thomas, and seem to believe that they are helping him and his family by offering him a job and a place to live. However, their actions and attitudes towards Bigger are ultimately harmful and contribute to his tragic fate.
Mr. Dalton, the patriarch of the family, is shown as a wealthy and powerful businessman who tries to use his wealth and influence to help African Americans. He offers Bigger a job as a chauffeur and even donates money to the NAACP. However, his actions are ultimately self-serving and he uses his charity as a way to control and manipulate Bigger.
Mrs. Dalton is portrayed as a blind and naive woman who believes that she can help Bigger by treating him as if he were her own son. She is completely oblivious to the realities of Bigger's life and the racism and violence he faces on a daily basis. Her attempts to be kind to Bigger ultimately backfire and contribute to his downfall.
Overall, the Daltons are portrayed as a symbol of the hypocrisy and blindness of wealthy white society towards the struggles of African Americans. While they may believe that they are helping, their actions ultimately contribute to the oppression and suffering of Bigger and his community.