In The Glass Menagerie, Amanda's isolation in the "bee hive- apartments is the cause of her controlling attitude. Her dominating approach toward her children may in reality be the core of Laura's psychological disarray. Anyone who is sheltered in a minute space for an extensive period of time is susceptible to some unhealthy side effects. Because Amanda does not leave the shelter of the apartments, she continues to ... with rights, desires, and feelings. She does want the best for her daughter. This is the concept at which her controlling attitude is the most predominant. Although her childre...

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