Act II, Scene 2

1. In Act II, Scene 2, Mama puts Walter in charge of all of the money. Why do you think that she does that? 

I believe Mama left the money with Walter because she felt bad for buying the house instead of letting Walter buy that liquor store. Once Mama had given him that money I think she wanted him to fulfill his liquor store dream without having the family lose to much money. Mama wanted Walter to understand that she loved him and she wanted him to achieve his dream. Even though she would not give him the whole $10,000 for it. Walter had been talking to her about the money so much, I think he guilt tripped her into giving him that money. Still he acted surprised when he got the money, and once he wasted it all, oh boy. Mama was so shocked, and upset I doubt she would trust Walter with a large amount of money again