The Wingfield family, who lived in an apartment building, consisted of Amanda, Laura, and Tom Wingfield. ... We will first look at Amanda Wingfield. ... Wingfield, a telephone man, and left the plantation life for city life. ... Tom Wingfield, the youngest of Amanda's children was the sole provider of the family. ... Laura Wingfield, the oldest of Amanda's children and whom the play is centered around, is extremely shy and fragile. ...

• Word Count: 1620
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

In The Glass Menagerie, Tom Wingfield is unhappy with his life as his primary role is to work and provide for his family. ... Amanda wears a dress from her youth to impress Jim. ... The last example of symbolism for Amanda is the jonquils. The jonquils represent how Amanda cannot escape her past. ... This clearly shows that Amanda is unable to escape her past. ...

• Word Count: 1274
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Tom Wingfield, a main character and the narrator, openly shows the reader his need to escape. ... Amanda also shows her feelings openly. ... Amanda tries to hold Tom down by insults and guilt. ... Wingfield hangs is an attempt to escape her life. ... Amanda places her own hopes and dreams onto her children. ...

• Word Count: 1336
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School