Whether the statement is true or not depends on how 'normal' is defined. 'Normal' can either be defined using the stereotype, which would mean that the character is someone who does nothing out of the ordinary and is very down-to-earth. However, the statement could be a comparison between Jim and the other characters, so to understand what the use of 'normal' means in the assessment, the characters must first be analysed to see if there is a contrast between Jim and the Wingfield's.
             Jim is first introduced to the audience through Laura who confesses to Amanda that she once had a crush on him at high school. This introduction immediately gives the audience an impression of a good looking and popular student, which appears very down to earth; a complete contrast to Laura's reflection of herself, 'I had that brace on my leg- it clumped so loud!' He is introduced a second time before the audience see him, only this time it is through Tom telling Amanda that they are to have a gentleman caller. Tom is very complimentary of Jim and his comments support the statement that Jim is 'normal'. 'He really goes in for self improvement' and 'he has visions of being advanced in the world' indicate that Jim is ambitious and very in-tune with his job, whereas Tom seeks goals elsewhere and whets his appetite by 'going to the movies'. These two characters appear to be in contrast because Jim works hard at the factory and is only interested in what is affecting him, whilst Tom tries to separate himself from the rest of the world by going to the movies and attempting to live through what happens in the movies, which is fake and, as Tom's attempts reflect this, they argue that the 'American Dream' is either unrealistic or actually unachievable. Jim, when he arrives at the Wingfield's, always refers to the present and the language W...