Tennessee Williams Context

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What illness did Williams’ contract at a young age?
Diphtheria
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Williams’ father
Cornelius Williams
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What was Williams’ father like?
Abusive and saw Williams as weak
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When did Williams fail to get into the military?
1931
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As a result of dropping out of University and failing to get into the military, what job did Williams then start?
His father made him work at a shoe factory
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When did Williams’ parents split?
Mid 1930s
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Why did Williams’ parents split?
His fathers violence and alcoholism
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When did Williams move to NYC?
Late 1930s
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Williams’ sister
Rose Williams
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What mental illness did Williams’ sister have?
Schizophrenia
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When was William’s sister lobotomised?
1943
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What did Williams do with the royalties from his plays?
He payed for Rose’s care after she was institutionalised
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Who was williams’ first gay partner?
Kip Kieran
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When did Kip Kieran and Williams get together?
1940
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Who was Williams in an abusive relationship with?
Pancho Rodriguez y Gonzalez
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What years were Gonzalez and Williams Together?
1945- 1947
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What was is the name of Williams’ partner that he nursed with cancer?
Frank Merlo
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When did Frank Merlo and Williams get together?
1963
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What mental health issue did Williams suffer with?
Depression
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What did Williams fear would happen to his mental state?
He would go insane