Theme sentences

• Introduction theme sentence for paragraph 1

  The conflict between Tom & Amanda becomes apparent in the very first scene. This makes Toms needneed to escape grow as he feels he is constantly critiqued and judged by Amanda.
• Concluding theme sentence for paragraph 1

  The conflict between Tom and Amanda intensifies and Tom makes it clear that he is desperate to escape as he feels drowned by his responsibilities
• Introduction theme sentence for paragraph 2

  The conflict between Tom and Amanda intensifies and Tom makes it clear that he is desperate to escape as he feels drowned by his responsibilities
• Conclusion sentence forfor theme paragraph 2


  Making clear the theme of escape and the fact that continuous pressure from Amanda heightens the burden of responsibility he feels this leads to further conflict with Amanda
• Introduction theme sentence for paragraph 3

  While in conversation with his sister, Laura, Tom highlights to her that he feels trapped and he is desperate to escape, he says:
• Conclusion theme sentence for paragraph 3

  Again, the audience feel bad for Tom's desperation and impossible situation knowing that he is trapped and feels unable to escape the level of responsibility that has been placed on him
• Introduction theme sentence for paragraph 4


  When speaking with his work friend Jim, Tom makes his desire to escape his burden of responsibility clear. Tom says:
• Concluding theme sentence for paragraph 4


  Making clear the theme of escape and the factfact that continuous pressure from Amanda heightens the burden of responsibility he feels this leads to further conflict with Amanda
• Introduction theme sentence for paragraph 5


  At the end of the play Amanda said Tom should go to the moon. Tom doesdoes finally escape. After Amanda says that he states:
• Conclusion theme sentence paragraph 5


  Before he only went out there to smoke however as it says in the passage he 'went much further' indicating he has finally forced himself to leave
• Introduction theme sentence paragraph 6

  Despite escaping Tom is still consumed by hishis burden of responsibility which is made clear as his internal conflict leads to him feeling guilty about leaving Laura
• Conclusion theme sentence paragraph 6

  Tom feels guilty about abandoning Laura as she is so helpless, this makes it clear that while he has escapes the toxic relationship wothwith Amanda, he feels guilty about leaving Laura, showing he cannot escape the burden of his responsibilities.
• Introduction theme sentence paragraph 7

  He knows he can't escape his guiltguilt due to Laura reinforcing the fact that his burden of responsibility will haunt him and he will never be free of it.
• Conclusion theme sentence paragraph 7

  Tom will carry the guilt of leaving her for the rest of his life. This is filled with melancholy as he will never truly escape and will carry this burden forever