Looking at a part of question three at the end of the chapter, many intriguing things are brought to mind. Tom has multiple dilemmas throughout the play. One dilemma that he faces is the dilemma of trying to find a caller for his shy sister. Another dilemma is the constant nagging he endures from his mother about going to the movies every night. However, the main dilemma is caused by someone not physically seen in the play. His father left him with the burden of supporting the family. Though he eventually leaves for his own life, Tom spends years working while his dreams and aspirations fade. He is essentially trapped and restricted from adventure while he is there. "Adventure is something I don't have much of at work..."(Williams, 1252). Williams is essentially saying throughout the entire play that Tom hates his position. He constantly fights with his mom because of her constant talking and nagging. He also has feelings of sympathy and pity for his sister. By the way he talk to Amanda about Laura, I feel though he feels bad for her. Obviously though, he does not feel bad enough to stay because we see him eventually leave the family all together.
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