Under certain circumstances, it is sometimes necessary to put an individual's needs above the needs of others. This holds true for the character Tom in the play, The Glass Menagerie. He is currently living with his mother and sister in St. Louis. Tom needs to decide if staying to take care of his family would be the best choice for him, or if leaving them would make his life more enjoyable. For Tom Wingfield's self-preservation, he must leave his family because his mom is overbearing, his life is going nowhere, and he is lacking motivation.

Tom's mother, Amanda, is constantly nagging him. If Tom wishes to live a prosperous life, it is necessary for him to leave the life he knows. Amanda contributes to most of the stress Tom has. His mother complains about everything that Tom might do to upset her. Amanda commonly nags Tom about going...