In Walter’s case, it does. Throughout act one he begs and pleads for Mama to give him the money to invest in a business venture, a liquor store that Mama disagrees with, with Bobo and Willy Harris. Being refused, Walter feels misunderstood and “explodes” (Hansberry 1005). Walter can also be described as “fester[ing] like a sore” and “drying up like a raisin in the sun” (Hughes). After finding out Mama used the money to buy a house, he becomes a shadow of his former self. He skips several days of work going out to drink instead (Hansberry 1025). After seeing Walter in such a state, Mama decides to give him the remainder of the money only asking him to put some aside for Beneatha’s education. Disobeying Mama, He gives all the money to Willy Harris to invest. Walter loses everything when Willy Harris runs of with the money and his dreams are completely shattered and he loses all hope (Hansberry