context about Tennessee William

William’s had a difficult childhood- His father was an alcoholic and his mother hated his drunken and philandering ways

William’s dad was a domineering working-class salesman and his mum was a Southern Belle who was born to a higher class and well educated family

William’s was gay during a time where homosexuality was seen as a mental illness

William’s struggled with loneliness, alcoholism and depression as depicted in his work

William’s had a tendency to lie