The Glass Menagerie #3

Tom Wingfield is the protagonist of the play. He is the younger brother to Laura who is a cripple. He seems to be the only member of the family who makes a steady income and does alot for the family. He has to take over the "father" role because their father walked out. Amanda, the mother, has many issues from her life. She is very concerned with her daughter Laura's gentelmen callers. "What? No one-not one?" page 1239. Amanda and Laura so far seem to be the antagonist. Tom goes out almost every night to the movies. (1246-1247) His mother does not believe him and tries to push him to tell her the truth. (1247) Also, Amanda tells Tom that he needs to find a gentleman caller for his sister. (1254) Tom gets uptight with his mother and sister. This offers drama to the play. Without all of the chaos in their lives and problems between them, the story would not have a basis. They advance the plot by eliciting the actions by others. Amanda questions Tom over and over until finally he breaks free and expresses his thoughts and feelings. By doing this, the story moves forward and opens new doors.