"But I'm not patient. I don't want to wait till then. I'm tired of the movies and I am about to move!" page 1268
This quote provides an example of an internal conflict. Tom has an internal conflict throughout the play. First, he is in search of action and adventure. To attempt to ease this desire, he goes to the movies often. He wants to see other people's lives because he is not satisfied in his own. In this quote, Tom's internal conflict is heightened. He is no longer appeased by just going to the movies. He wants to have the experiences that the people in the movies have rather than just watching them. It is not as easy as just moving on with his life to find adventure. Tom is torn between his responsibilities at home and what he wants. What has kept him at home this long is his sister. He feels like he needs to help with his sister. He cannot stand being at home any longer. He has had enough and feels like he has to leave, no matter what. The conflict exists between what he wants to do and what he feels he ought to do.
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