Just don't do anything because you're too scared or shy. Laura relates a lot to Tennessee's real-life sister. "And she said, 'No, I remember it perfectly now. Her hands were shaking so much she couldn't press the right keys! The first time we did a speed test, she had a complete meltdown - she had a stomachache and she almost had to be taken to the bathroom! She hasn't shown up since that morning. We called home but never received an answer.'" (Shmoop Editorial Staff) A great example is when Laura got very nervous and vomited in the bathroom. . flooring. Is this the future we have mapped out for ourselves? I swear it's the only alternative I can think of! [Pauses.] Not a very pleasant alternative, is it? [Pauses again.] Of course, some girls get married." (Shmoop editorial team) Like his father Tom didn't want to stay at home, he felt stuck. He has so many responsibilities with his family and his life, but he doesn't. He doesn't want to stay in the same place. Tom wants to travel and be free from the guilt of abandoning his family. Tom just wants to stay out all night having fun and not having bonds with other people was a great take on Tennessee William's early life and showed how difficult it was to be raised by a single mother and have a sister with a disability