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. ... Laura Wingfield is a romantic, who has a physical defect which causes her to limp slightly. ... In the beginning Tom Wingfield feels trapped and feels the need to escape. ... In h...

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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. ...

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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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B-1 (Similarity) Ethan Frome and Tom Wingfield were both on a route to escape their obligations. ... Oh, Laura, Laura, I tried to leave you behind me, but I am more faithful than I intended to be!... B-3 (Similarity) Amanda Wingfield and Zeena Frome are both presented as the controlling figures in both novels. ... 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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