Analysis of the contradictory life of Tom Wingfield, the main character in the play, the Glass Menagerie

The play "Glass Menagerie" shows the contradictory life of its main character Tom Wingfield. He struggles with being a hard worker, a protector of his love ones, and a fulfiller of his dreams. Tom wishes for a sense of independence by escaping the pressures that come from his dysfunctional family life. Tom needs to feel a sense of adulthood. He feels like a child because his mother is constantly telling him what to do. Most people grow up, go to college, and move out of their parent's house. This is considered the normal thing to do. It gives young adults a sense of pride and independe…