... physically impaired and terminally shy is to some extent a representation of Tennessee's beloved sister Rose, whom the family had lobotomized in an ill-fated attempt to cure her psychological problems. Amanda Wingfield, the energetic and manipulative southern belle, is also a dramatic portrait of Williams' own mother, Edwina. The Glass Menagerie deals mainly with the mental life of the characters rather than ... his confinement within the boundaries of family responsibilities, Tom does idealize the freedom his father represents. Levy believes that the photograph of Mr. Wingfield in an a...

• Word Count: 3081
• Approx Pages: 12
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School