... to Eric P. Levy: Each character is hampered in relating to others by the need to inhabit a private world where the fundamental concern is with self-image. Some characters (Amanda and Jim) use others as mirrors to reflect the self-image with which they themselves wish to identify. Other characters (Laura and Tom) fear that through relation to others they will be ... is full of contradiction. On one hand, he is not interested in his job. On the other hand, he has the dream of being a writer. As a result, he feels a tremendous burden from having to support his mother and sister. He is torn...

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