You Think I'm in Love With Continental Shoemakers?
from The Glass Menagerie
Written by Tennessee Williams
A volatile domestic confrontation where Tom explodes at his overbearing mother, Amanda, over her interference in his private life and his soul-crushing job. Tom fights for his autonomy and creative freedom while Amanda desperately tries to maintain moral control and financial security for the family.
TOM: What in Christ's name am I-
AMANDA: Don't you use that-
TOM: Supposed to do!
AMANDA: Expression! Not in my-
TOM: Ohhh!
AMANDA: Presence! Have you gone out of your senses?
TOM: I have, that's true, driven out!
AMANDA: What is the matter with you, you-big-big-IDIOT!
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