The Glass Menagerie
What important news does Tom have for Amanda? How does Amanda react to the news?
Act 1, Scene 6
Act 1, Scene 6
Tom's important news for Amanda is that he is bringing Jim home with him (Laura's Jim). Amanda cleans the apartment, tells her daughter to stuff her bra, and then dresses like a young girl herself to impress (or attract) the young man.
The Glass Menagerie