Amanda Wingfield

Amanda Wingfield is a central character in Tennessee Williams' play "The Glass Menagerie." She is a faded Southern belle who clings to her romanticized past while struggling to support her two children, Tom and Laura, in a challenging present. Amanda embodies themes of nostalgia and longing, often pressuring her children to fulfill the dreams she couldn't achieve. Her character highlights the tension between reality and illusion, as she navigates her aspirations for a better life amidst the constraints of their financial struggles and Laura's shyness. Amanda's complexities make her a poignant figure in American theater.