... loving but over zealous mother, who at times is controlling and nagging. To understand Amanda we must understand that Amanda was born and raised in the old south, pre-civil war. Living on a plantation and coming from a wealthy family, Amanda never went without the finer things in life. All this ... children was the sole provider of the family. Tom's father, a telephone man, left the family when Tom was eight years old. Tom is portrayed as a dreamer, searching for adventure, but his mother places the responsibility of providing for the family on his shoulders. This is evident as Amanda rea...

• Word Count: 1620
• Approx Pages: 6
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• Grade Level: High School