In what ways are each of the Wingfields flawed in The Glass Menagerie? ... The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams revolves around the flaws of each of the Wingfields: Amanda Wingfield, a woman of a very confusing nature; Laura Wingfield, one who is partially crippled and lets that make her extremely self conscious; and Tom Wingfield, one who is seen as selfish, and feels trapped and is looking for a way out. ... The mother, Amanda Wingfield, was at one time the pick of the crop during her grandeur days of the Old South, but now she is weak and struggling to survive. ... Amanda also accuses ...

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Amanda Wingfield is the mother of Tom and Laura. ... Tom Wingfield is the son of Amanda and the brother of Laura. ... Laura Wingfield is the daughter of Amanda and the sister of Tom. She is by far the most sensitive member of the Wingfield clan. ... Tom chooses to break away from the confinement of their home while Laura and Amanda mentally resist society. ...

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Abandoned by her husband, Amanda is left to care for her two children alone (Tom and Laura) because she's the only parent; Tom is left with the position of the father figure in the family, Tom not only pays the bills but he cares for Amanda and Laura. ... In the Wingfield residence, their family struggle of accepting the present, due to how difficult things come to be, they fantasize of adventures, a better future, reflecting on their past and are forced to escape their present both physically and mentally. ... The Glass Menagerie, is based on Tom Wingfield, who recalls the events from a ...

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After his father abandoned his family, Tom Wingfield is left to support his overbearing mother, Amanda, and his painfully shy sister, Laura. ... The fantasy Amanda lives in gives us a greater insight into how delusion revolves around the Wingfield family and how it is a central concern in the play and contributes highly to Tom's decision to leave. ... It was painful for Amanda to think about Mr. Wingfield, so she moved to another subject. But Amanda possesses strong attributes. ...

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B-1 (Similarity) Ethan Frome and Tom Wingfield were both on a route to escape their obligations. ... B-3 (Similarity) Amanda Wingfield and Zeena Frome are both presented as the controlling figures in both novels. ... When Tom and Amanda go on the fire escape, Amanda's only wish is for success and happiness for her children. ... Tom Wingfield wasn't able to follow his dreams of being adventurous, therefore blaming it on his mother. ... Amanda Wingfield imposes her unfulfilled dreams on Laura and Tom, failing to see them as individuals with their own wants and needs. ...

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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. ... Tom Wingfield, the narrator and Amanda's son, dreams of breaking free from the mundane, simple life he is forced to lead once his father has abandoned the family. ... Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie takes place in the Wingfield family apartment, in 1937. ... Amanda sees Tom "taking after his ways" (Arp, Johnson, and Perrine 1173). ... Amanda is trying to contend with the disappointment of her fading womanhood. ...

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Tom doesn't listen to Amanda, and continues to escape through alcohol throughout the play. ... Amanda is again concerned for Tom and confronts him, saying, "You smoke too much. ... In the end of the play, Tom is able to escape the Wingfield house in a physical sense, but is unable to truly escape due to his emotions. ... Likewise, when he finally does depart from the Wingfield house, he is still unable to fully escape and he remains in the same situation as before. Tom Wingfield yearns for escape. ...

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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. ...

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