Relationships in the wingfield family

             Relationships in the Wingfield Family
             In order to properly understand which relationships exist and between which people, it is necessary to look at each member of the family in pairs, then it will be possible to get an accurate overall picture of the Wingfield family as a whole.
             In some ways, Amanda tries to mould Laura to how she was back in her day. She expects Laura to be exactly like her, to have dozens of gentlemen callers, to learn a useful practical skill, like typing. This is so that, on the off chance she doesn't find some nice young boy to marry, she will be able to support herself, and possibly Amanda, assuming she is still alive.
             "We won't have a business career – we've given that up because it gave us nervous indigestion! ... I've seen what becomes of unmarried women who aren't prepared to occupy a position."
             Laura respects Amanda because she is Laura's mother. Laura also believes that Amanda has Laura's best interests at heart; this is partly true, but it is a pretty safe bet that Amanda has always got herself covered when she is devising any plans. However, even though Laura wants to please Amanda, she doesn't want to type, she wants to go places, see things and play with her glass animals.
             Amanda uses guilt to make Tom respect her. She also compares him to his father in order to make him stay at home so that she can sponge off of him.
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