A Raisin in the Sun Practice Test

The idea behind the liquor-license plan is driven by Walter Lee Younger and his partner-in-scheme, Willy Harris, with Bobo as a participant. Mama, the family’s matriarch, is not involved in this venture and actually opposes the risky business idea, focusing instead on securing a stable home and future for the family. That lack of participation is why Mama is the one not involved in the plan. The tension hinges on Walter’s dream versus Mama’s practical, protective stance, and the plan’s later downfall when Willy Harris runs off with the money, a moment that underscores why Mama remains outside the scheme.