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This quote comes from Tom and is directed towards Amanda, his mother. They were having a huge fight and this was the climax of the argument. This quote deals with one of the main motifs in the play, complex familial relationships. This conflict is just one of the many times that Tom and Amanda argue with each other. Tom has had enough of his mom and is sick of how controlling she is. He recognizes that she cares for, loves him, and wants what is best for him, but she is going about it in the worst way possible. She wants Tom to be successful, but she has no regard for what he wants or what his interests are. Amanda is the same way with Laura. Tom wants to leave, but he is reluctant to leave Laura by herself. Amanda seems to drive away all of the people that she loves. She loved her husband, Tom and Laura's father, and he left her. Now Tom is wanting to leave also. Amanda needs to learn how to go about showing her love for people or Laura might gain the courage to leave her too.
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