Which family member is initially in favor of taking Mr. Lindner's deal?

• A. Mama
• B. Beneatha
• C. Walter
• D. Travis

Answer: (C)

The key idea is how characters weigh quick security against long-term dream and dignity. When Mr. Lindner brings his offer, Walter is drawn to the immediate cash—the chance to solve the money problem and to prove he can provide for his family. That temptation to use a practical, money-based fix taps into his sense of manhood and control, even if it risks the family’s larger dream. Mama and Beneatha resist on moral grounds—Mama valuing dignity and a rightful home, Beneatha valuing integrity and equality—while Travis isn’t involved in this adult decision. So Walter’s moment of initial interest in the deal shows his pull toward a pragmatic solution, making him the best answer.