Psychiatrist report on Amanda Wingfield Amanda Wingfield has gone under psychiatric observation. ... Her daughter, Laura seems to be the shy type but Laura herself knows when one does not have a chance at something. ... She faces her fear of not having a son to provide food for Laura as well as herself. ... Her only cure for this weakness is to motivate Laura and to help her overcome her acute bashfulness. Mentally Amanda Wingfield seems capable to hold on to and perform daily activities. ...

• Word Count: 532
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

In the play, Williams describes the three members on the Wingfield family, their dreams, and the harsh realities they face in the society of the 1930s. ... Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie takes place in the Wingfield family apartment, in 1937. ... To Laura, her home is a safe haven from a society she has failed to fit into. ... The title itself gives the audience a glimpse into Laura's personality. Like her figurines, Laura is fragile and delicate. ...

• Word Count: 559
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Both Tom Joad and Tom Wingfield leave their families. ... Tom Wingfield is an extremely bitter man and leaves because of his bitter emotions. ... Although he cares for his sister Laura, he realizes that she will never marry or be able to take care of herself. ... Tom Wingfield simply remains static throughout the entire novel. ... Tom Wingfield abandons his family out of selfish conquest. ...

• Word Count: 861
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

He does leave the family, but belatedly realizes how much he cared for Laura. ... Laura is the most secretly absorbed of any character in the play. ... Laura's loss of innocence as contrasts onto her crystalline unicorn reflects the symbolism that of the play. Tom, Laura and Amanda all seem to think, incorrectly I might add, that escape is possible. ... Wingfield and Tom's departure prove to be a dead end in many ways. ...

• Word Count: 875
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School